Audit Compliance Analyst ADMINISTRATOR IV & VI

About the role

The Audit Compliance Analyst will evaluate the adequacy of State agencies' plans to resolve audit findings, monitor the status of corrective actions and audit the implementation of audit recommendations. The Analyst will effectively communicate with agency personnel and legislative auditors to gain accurate understanding of audit issues and the actions being taken to resolve them. The Analyst will evaluate and monitor multiple audit assignments simultaneously, conduct audit testing when appropriate, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Office of Legislative Audit reports, discussion notes, and audit work papers for agencies/programs with repeat or significant findings.
• Review agency plans to resolve audit findings and assess the adequacy of agency plans to satisfactorily resolve findings.
• Affords assistance and advice to agencies on the adequacy of their plans to resolve findings.
• Identifies where planned corrective actions appear inadequate and where areas of disagreement exist.
• Highlights for the Compliance Audit Manager, those agencies where planned corrective actions appear inadequate and where areas of disagreement exist (e.g., agency vs. Legislative Audits).
• Might also hold interviews or discussions with legislative auditors and agency personnel regarding findings and agency action plan.
• Maintains oversight of overall implementation of agency corrective and ongoing actions to resolve audit findings, through status reports from agency to DBM.
• Reports to the Compliance Audit Manager and agency management, on the adequacy of agency actions.
• Might assist with providing training or working on special audits or reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in conducting audits, that include elements of finance and compliance, economy and efficiency and program results; including auditing systems, policies, and programs.

Paid Time Off

The State of Maryland offers competitive benefits, including paid time off.

Benefits

Benefits offered include health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.

Pay

$81,750 - $146,883.00/year

Schedule

Full-time position