Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (Audit Division) (NY HELPS)
Taxation & Finance, State · Erie · New York
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 18, 2026
- Salary
- $53,764 to $85,138 annually
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Summary
The Auditor positions (Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or Auditor 1) conduct on-site field audits and examinations of taxpayers' books and records to ensure compliance with New York State Tax Law. Positions involve developing tax law knowledge, communicating with supervisors and taxpayers, managing computer systems, frequent travel within and outside New York State, and representing the Audit Division at hearings and conferences. Located in Buffalo, these are full-time permanent roles in the Department of Taxation and Finance, Audit Division.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation (or 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation plus 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or bus
- For Auditor Trainee 2: 1 year of qualifying experience or a Master's degree with 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
- For Auditor 1: 2 years of qualifying experience, CPA license in New York, or Master's degree with 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation plus 1 year experience
- Valid driver's license based on geographic location for travel requirements
- Ability to travel frequently both locally and overnight, including outside New York State
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