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Auditor Accountant Trainee
Ewing, NJ
Job Description
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Public Posting
POSTING #: 24-00103
TITLE: Auditor Accountant Trainee ISSUE DATE: 3/13/2024
TITLE CODE: 50961 CLOSING DATE: 4/3/2024
DIVISION: Office of Inspector General LOCATION: Ewing
UNIT: Internal Audit
RANGE: P95 SALARY: $48,056.98
WORK WEEK: 35 hours
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting applications for candidates interested in an Auditor
Accountant Trainee position for the Office of Internal Audit (OIA). Auditor Accountant Trainees are assigned a
35 - hour work week Monday through Friday.
STUDENTS ANTICIPATED TO GRADUATE IN SPRING 2024 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently offers a telework pilot program, and this position may qualify
for up to 2 days of remote work at your primary residence outside of your assigned DOT work location. This
program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJDOT employees to
establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
New hires will not be eligible for the telework pilot program until they successfully complete their 4 - month
working test period.
SALARY
Starting salary: $48,056.98
After six months: $50,229.66
After successful completion of one year training, you will advance to the journeyman
title of Auditor 1 with a starting salary of: $54,906.96
OFFICE DESCRIPTION
OIA's primary role is to conduct independent audits of Department activity. In the course of these audits, Department
activity is intensively examined and evaluated for compliance with law, regulations, and department policies. OIA
provides independent services to the Commissioner and senior management to assist in carrying out their
responsibilities relating to oversight activities and in establishing and maintaining systems of accountability
and internal controls.
Under the direction of a supervisor, as a trainee and productive worker, you will receive on - the - job training in
performing a variety of audits and reviews. As an OIA team member, you will participate in conducting field
and office audits, perform financial and operational audits; audit the effectiveness and efficiency of systems;
identify areas for further investigations; make evaluations and recommendations; prepare and edit draft audit
reports; and perform other related duties as required.
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Preferred Qualities
The preferred candidate will have the following:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
* Above average written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to be a team player
* Good report writing and technical review skills
* Investigative instincts, attention to detail, and an analytical nature
Your input and recommendations are invaluable to our success, and your work will have a meaningful impact
every day with the OIA. Apply now to start a career that is rewarding and provides a unique contribution to our
State and its residents.
Responsibilities
Job duties of this position under the direction of the supervisor include:
* Assists in conducting field and office audits that may be financial and operational.
* Maintains audit work papers and performs assigned audit steps such as planning, surveying, fieldwork,
and audit follow - up.
* Assists in identifying, analyzing, and testing internal controls, evaluating data, and identifying areas for
further investigations.
* Assists the audit team in preparing fiscal reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
* Assists with the requirements of the Internal Control Program by assessing overall Department risk.
* Maintains a professional manner and working relationships with team members, associates, and other
government personnel.
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education.
Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position, including or supplemented by twenty - one (21)
semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government
accounting.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty - one
(21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government
accounting.
OR
Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the
New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic
knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and
informed decisions.
For more information regarding this position, please refer to:
http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/50961.htm
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland
Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide
sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to
establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
52:14 - 7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."
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TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted via the NJDOT website at:
https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm
Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:
* NJ State Application for Employment (Application instruction can be found at link above)
* Letter of interest
* Current resume
* Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation
IMPORTANT NOTES
Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree. Foreign degree
evaluation must be evaluated by a USA recognized evaluation service and include your course - by - course evaluation.
Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon
initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for
an interview on the basis of their application/resume.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
* Pension
* Deferred Compensation
* 13 paid holidays
* Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)
* Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities
Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a
forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.
NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - hr.ada@dot.nj.gov.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A
or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the
SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml ,
email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.
New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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