Auditor II

Job ID : 13825

Business Unit : MTA Headquarters

Location : New York, NY, United States

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Department : Audit Services

Date Posted : Nov 20, 2025

Description

POSTING NO.

13825

JOB TITLE : Auditor II

DEPT / DIV : Audit Services

WORK LOCATION : 2 Broadway

FULL / PART-TIME

FUL L

SALARY : $81,579

DEADLINE : Until filled

This position is eligible for teleworking , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective :

Auditors I and II perform assurance, operational, technology, and contracts audits and develop audit recommendations under the supervision of the Director / Manager or Senior Auditor in accordance with MTA practices, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing. They are exposed to various projects under different business units of the MTA and will be expected to perform general research work, conduct audit steps as laid out in the audit program, and any other support work on an as-needed basis. They are expected to perform work in a professional manner, which requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgement. They will develop a professional working relationship with clients and must be able to understand the client's business operations .

Level II

Conducts more complex audits than an Auditor I and is expected to demonstrate limited

independence. In addition, requires up to two years of audit experience and must have

successfully and timely completed the audits assigned in accordance with professional audit standards .

Responsibilities : Level I

• Under supervision, perform assigned audit or segment of an audit under the direction of a Director, Manager, and / or Senior Auditors. This includes performing basic research work for more senior auditors, learning MTA practices on performing audits, and interacting with various MTA departments to develop a basic working understanding of their operations.
• Assist in the selection of audit procedures and in performing audit program steps.
• Prepare work papers summarizing research and evidentiary data obtained to support conclusions reached.
• Discuss results of work with supervisors in a timely manner, including deficiencies found and recommended corrective actions.
• Document findings developed during the audit.
• Validate and ensure proper documentation is uploaded in the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) system to close the recommendations.
• The incumbent is expected to develop professional audit skills in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), which provides the International Standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and the IIA standards.
• An Auditor I, should become aware of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model, which is the internal control framework of the MTA, and how it applies within the audit scope of work.
• The incumbents will support any work assignments required to aid the audit department in its business objectives.
• Participate in special projects as needed and work on any other duties as assigned .

Level II (Same as Level I, with the following additional requirement s )

and suggests changes to such during the course of review, to ensure audit objectives are achieved.

Qualifications :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Required Education and Experience :

PREFERRED for the two levels where applicable :

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites .

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers, or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.