MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUDITOR 2
Career Family: MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUDITOR
Municipal Finance Auditor 2 is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
On the Municipal Finance Auditor ladder it falls between Municipal Finance Auditor 3 and Municipal Finance Auditor 1. You can qualify with a master's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $69,668 to $101,951, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Community Affairs.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Municipal Finance Auditor 2 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Community Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Community Affairs | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Municipal Finance Auditor series
- Municipal Finance Auditor 3 — $60,876 – $88,743
- Municipal Finance Auditor 2 — $69,668 – $101,951 (this title)
- Municipal Finance Auditor 1 — $79,844 – $117,228
Promoting to Municipal Finance Auditor 1 raises the top of the band by about $15,277. Its top salary lands around the 48th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $79,789. The agencies employing the most are:
- Community Affairs (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under limited supervision of a Municipal Finance Auditor 1 or other supervisory official in the Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, conduct audits and assists in review of more complex audits of municipalities, counties, and authorities; assists in the examination of municipal and county budgets and financial statements; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Responsible for full budget examination review with limited supervision; takes control of budget Examines smaller or less complex municipal budgets of less than $20 million and their financial statements May assist a Municipal Finance Auditor 1 or higher in the review of large and complex municipal and county budgets of $20 million or more Performs statutory audits of municipalities, counties, and authorities Prepares municipal and county budgets and financial statements as required Prepares single audit reviews Examines and reviews the work performed by Registered Municipal Accountants Assists in the review of Transitional Aid applications, when requested Assists in the review of emergency resolutions and other budget amendments Assists in the review of Fire District and Authority budgets Prepares cap calculation reports Provides technical advice and assistance to Registered Municipal Accountants and to municipal officials on matters pertaining to municipal and county accounting, auditing, and budgeting Reviews Local Finance Board applications Assists in providing interpretation of various laws, rules, and regulations of the Division of Local Government Services, to local and county officials, and others interested in the work of the division Prepares analyses of financial data and projections of debt of municipalities and counties for various state and federal agencies Prepares official correspondence Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative fiscal, audit, budget, and related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations Maintains essential records, reports, and files Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the provisions of the Local Budget Law and Local Fiscal Affairs Law Knowledge of the Local Bond Law and its provisions Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures used in municipal government auditing Knowledge of the interpretation of varied types of municipal financial data and of the proper form and content of financial statements and audits Ability to apply established audit requirements Ability to provide technical advice and assistance Ability to compile, review, analyze, and interpret basic municipal, county, and authority financial data Ability to see that established auditing and accounting procedures are followed in assigned auditing and report procedures Ability to apply established auditing and accounting methods and procedures to specific auditing problems and situations Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply basic laws and regulations Ability to prepare official correspondence Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of audits and related matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this class specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 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. Six (6) years of professional experience in municipal or county auditing and/or budgeting, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester-hour credits in 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 accounting; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possesion of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registered Municipal Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Accounting; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.