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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/11/17

Applications Due11/17/17

Vacancy ID42994

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleForensic Accountant/Auditor Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - New York City and Hauppauge

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

300 Motor Parkway

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Minimum Qualifications Candidates for the position of forensic accountant/auditor must possess excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills, and a minimum of a four (4) year college degree, either specifically in finance, accounting or economics, or equivalent post-college work experience.

Applicants should be proficient with database and presentation software. Experience with statistical sampling is a plus. A CPA is not required; the position qualifies for CPA accreditation purposes. Designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner is also a plus. Applicants will be considered for both entry-level and experienced assignments.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), with locations both in New York City and Hauppauge, is seeking a forensic accountant/auditor to participate in complex fraud investigations in the healthcare industry, utilizing the New York State False Claims Act, Social Services Law §145-b and the Executive Law, and, when appropriate, to support prosecution of crimes uncovered by such investigations. Many of our actions involve coordination with other state and federal civil and prosecutorial anti-fraud agencies resulting in large-scale recoveries.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.work place diversity.

Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 120 Broadway

City New York, NY

State NY

Zip Code 10271

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Employment Opportunities-Other Professional & Legal Support Positions.

New York City Location: MFC_NYC_FAA_6019
Hauppauge Location: MFC_HAU_FAA_6020

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
•Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
•Resume
•Transcript if fewer than five (5) years post-graduate
•Writing Sample (Any piece of writing that demonstrates your ability to communicate and analyze information in a clear and concise manner, as well as your grammatical skills.)
•List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.



For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov

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