Assistant Auditor 1

What You'll Do

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
• Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence.
• Perform audit fieldwork which includes:
• Visual examination of records and other items
• Preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations
• Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
• Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Why Work for the Auditor of State?

• Benefits include: Hybrid work environment, Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule, Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure, CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program, Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision), Retirement Planning, Work/Life Balance.

Education and Capability Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred) OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Desired Characteristics

• Detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definite plus.

Organization

• Auditor Of State Agency
• Contact Name and Information: Monica Carmona; recruiting@ohioauditor.gov
• Unposting Date: Jul 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Job Skill

• Accounting and Finance
• Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Auditing
• Professional Skills: Active Learning, Adaptability, Analysis, Building Trust, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

• With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities).
• This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools.