What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Auditor - Accounts Payable Temporary RB # 25-256c position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-256c
March 25, 2026
BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
Civil Service Residency Requirements Will Apply
(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)
POSITION: Junior Auditor - Temporary
SALARY: $50,941 - $59,485
LOCATION: Accounts Payable Department, 818 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is an entry level auditing position where incumbents review financial records and apply professional auditing techniques to assignments of somewhat limited responsibility. Work, in general, is of a routine nature but as experience is gained on assignments and unit activities, additional and more complex duties are added. Direct supervision is received and work is reviewed upon completion. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing (must present transcript at time of filing application).
FINAL FILING DATE: April 1st, 2026
APPROVED:
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-256c
March 25, 2026
BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
Civil Service Residency Requirements Will Apply
(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)
POSITION: Junior Auditor - Temporary
SALARY: $50,941 - $59,485
LOCATION: Accounts Payable Department, 818 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district website at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is an entry level auditing position where incumbents review financial records and apply professional auditing techniques to assignments of somewhat limited responsibility. Work, in general, is of a routine nature but as experience is gained on assignments and unit activities, additional and more complex duties are added. Direct supervision is received and work is reviewed upon completion. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Examines accounts to determine validity and legality of entries.
- Reconciles source documents to books of original entry
- Reconciles bank statements
- Checks invoices, receipts, disbursements, inventories, purchasing and payroll records
- Verifies unpaid taxes or assessment books;
- Verifies expenditures covering tax sale redemptions, duplicate payments, IN REM adjustments and trust fund expenditures
- Reconciles outstanding encumbrances at the end of the fiscal year
- Operates personal computer for use of both word processing and financial spreadsheet software
- Performs related duties as required.
- Working knowledge of the principles of accounting and auditing
- Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
- Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
- Ability to understand and interpret written material
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to get along well with others
- Ability to be trained in the operation of personal computers, data terminals, printers and CRT terminals
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing (must present transcript at time of filing application).
FINAL FILING DATE: April 1st, 2026
APPROVED:
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
Salary : $50,941 - $59,485