Financial Staff Auditor II

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for a Staff Auditor II to assist with various financial audits performed on entities across state government, including institutions of higher education.

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning meetings for assigned audits where the team discusses audit risk and designs audit procedures to address the risks
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including gaining an understanding of internal controls
• Review and analyze accounting transactions and perform test procedures on more complex audit areas
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• The ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• The ability to review and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and technical and professional standards
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to conduct interviews

Benefits

• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year:
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 1 paid personal observance leave day
  • At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
  • 12 paid sick days accrued per year
  • 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings

Schedule

Full-time position (40 hours per week).