Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (Audit Division) (NY HELPS)
Taxation & Finance, State · Suffolk · New York
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 17, 2026
- Salary
- $55,141 to $85,138 Annually
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Summary
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seeks Auditor Trainees and Auditors to conduct on-site field audits of taxpayers' books, records, and data for compliance with New York State Tax Law. Positions are located in Hauppauge, Suffolk County, with travel throughout New York State and the ability to work remotely. This is part of the NY HELPS non-competitive hiring program, with conversion to competitive status expected in the future.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree including 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation, or 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation plus 6 credits in finance/economics/business
- 1-2 years of qualifying experience as accountant/auditor or field auditor (depending on level)
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and overnight within and outside New York State
- Proficiency with computer technology including laptops, PCs, software applications, and mainframe systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills for interactions with supervisors, taxpayers, and representatives
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