Auditor Trainees – Accountant & Taxation

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury seeks Auditor Trainees within various units across the Department.

Auditor Accountant Trainees

$49,738.97 - $ 51,987.70

Perform work involved in making field and office audits, evaluating program objectives and effectiveness, appraising the utilization of fiscal resources, keeping financial records and reports in a state department, institution or agency; perform related work.

Positions in this title will be assigned to one of the career tracks identified below and will advance to the corresponding journey level title upon the successful completion of the trainee period.

* Track 1: Trainee will advance to either Accountant 3, Auditor 1 or Auditor 1 Taxation

* Track 2: Trainee will advance to Administrative Analyst 1, Fiscal Management

Auditor Taxation Trainees

Field Audit

$62,164.36 - $65,036.01

Based in field offices throughout the State, Auditor Trainees primarily conduct examinations of Sales & Use Tax, Corporation Business Tax, Excise Taxes and Gross Income Tax Employer Withholdings as well as any other taxes or fees administered by the Division for which the taxpayer is responsible. Field Auditors are assigned to a field office but are expected to spend the majority of their time conducting their examinations at the location of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s representative.

Appointee is required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Office Audit

$59,430.08 – $62,164.36

Based in Trenton, Auditor Trainees conduct examinations of Corporation Business Tax (CBT), Excise Tax, Individual Income Tax, as well as Inheritance and Estate Taxes.

For detailed description of specific job duties these positions will perform, please visit our website www.TreasuryJobs.nj.gov

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting. (Track 1 Auditor Accountant Trainee or Auditor Taxation Trainees)

- OR –

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses. (Track 2 Auditor Accountant Trainee)

- OR –

Four (4) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting. (All Auditor Trainees)

- 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. (Track 1 Auditor Accountant Trainee or Auditor Taxation Trainees)

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the above or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

"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.

Appointees to a Trainee title will serve a four (4) month working test period and a one (1) year training period concurrently. Upon successful completion of one (1) year training period, incumbent will be advanced to the journeyman title. A Civil Service examination is not required for this advancement.

Candidates anticipating graduation in December 2024 are encouraged to apply.

These positions may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. Details will be made available throughout the interview process.

Standard work week is Monday through Friday.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes medical, prescription drug coverage, benefit leave, pension, supplemental pension plan, tax saving programs and paid holidays.

If you are qualified and interested, please submit the following documents by 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2024:

* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

* Resume

* Proof of degree (Copy of diploma, transcript, Certification, or a Foreign Degree Evaluation). If applying for the Auditor Accountant Trainee, you must provide transcripts that verify you have obtained 21 credits.)

Treasury Employment Recruiter

E-mail: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov

(Please list “2024-123-P Auditor Accountant Trainee” or

“2024- 140-P- Auditor Taxation Trainee” in the Subject Line)

Submissions must be received in a timely to the email address listed above in order to be considered. Failure to submit all required documents may result in an ineligibility determination. Interviews will be granted on the basis of the resume.

New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IMPORTANT NOTES

SAME APPLICANTS: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date indicated above. For more information, visit: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml or e-mail: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. For more information, visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status. For more information, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated for accreditation by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must be included with your submission. Failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.

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