Assistant Auditor 1

About the role

The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is seeking accounting professionals located in or near Erie, Huron, or Ottawa County for an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors ensure taxpayer dollars are used by public entities in compliance with the law, working in small teams to perform financial statement and administrative controls testing for government clients such as cities, villages, and schools.

Responsibilities

• 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 communicating with the team leader about proper audit methods.
• 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 to obtain audit evidence and perform fieldwork.
• Visually examine records and other items; prepare and organize workpapers showing audit examination results.
• Gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits.
• Review data and other information relevant 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 the manager.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Four- or five‑day flexible work schedule
• Merit‑based internal promotion structure
• CPA and professional certification reimbursement program
• Medical benefits (including dental and vision)
• Retirement planning
• Work/life balance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Accounting preferred) or successful completion of at least 16 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting or a related field or at least three years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to audit site work locations.

Desired Characteristics

• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under time‑budget constraints.
• Reliable and professional communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work well with people at all job levels.
• CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.

Pay

$30.83 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time

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—including cities, counties, villages, townships, and schools.

Contact Information

Isaiah Glass – recruiting@ohioauditor.gov