The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.


The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times

- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community

- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity

- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality

- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs


Under the direction of the Director of Audits & Accounts, the ideal candidate is trained in and performs beginning level professional work for the purpose of acquiring knowledge, skill and competence in the conduct of complex and detailed financial, operational and management audits including reviews of EDP systems and analyses of financial and other data; performs related work. Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

- Receiving training in methods, procedures and techniques of management auditing

- Assisting in the conduct of complex and detailed financial, operational, and management audits, including reviews of EDP systems

- Will receive training in the preparation of working papers, financial statements and supporting schedules of fund allocations, analyses of financial and other data, terms of leases, permits, budgetary allocations

- Will learn to verify correctness of expenditures to determine instances of misappropriation and fraud.

- Will receive training to review, audits, and process invoice payments

- Will be trained to compare and ensure invoicing in accordance with the contract or purchase order

- Assist in the examination of books of accounts and related records to determine compliance with prescribed methods and procedures for proper accounting and maintenance of records and controls

- Will assist with troubleshooting and resolving stakeholders’ issues in relation to payments

- Will learn how to review invoices to ensure accurate information is entered into the payment system

- Assisting in liaising with vendors and programs appropriately

- Performs other duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR TRAINEE - 40501

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.