External Auditor 3 - PN20051042

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of External Auditor 3 within the Office of Budget & Finance, headquartered at Fountain Square Main Campus in Franklin County. The office is located at 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229.

About the role

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits alone or with a team, gathering information and reviewing records, operations, and systems according to standard practices.
• Lead audit teams and manage reviews of agency activities, especially for programs that receive funding or oversight from the state.
• Make decisions on routine audit matters, handle tough audit issues, and step in for the supervisor when needed to keep work running smoothly.
• Prepare and review audit reports to ensure they are accurate. Follow agency rules and conduct meetings with those being audited.
• Conduct data analysis of financial and programmatic information to identify trends, assess compliance, and support audit findings.
• Offer technical advice to agencies being audited, answer questions about audits, and participate in training and staff meetings.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months of auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months of experience as an audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• OR completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science, or related field AND 3 years of experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 18 months of auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description (in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards [GAGAS] and/or OMB Uniform Guidance) AND 12 months of experience as an audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• OR 12 months of experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Auditing Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Budgeting
• Professional Skills: Leading Others

Pay

Starting hourly pay of $34.53/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $50.66/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change).

Work Location: DNR Franklin County Primary Location, Columbus, Ohio.