Forensic Auditor

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork under the guidance of experienced Audit Staff or Auditors in Charge at a Certified Public Accounting Firm.
• Obtain an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures.
• Implement the AOS approach for conducting forensic audits.
• Execute fraud detection techniques.
• Prepare audit summaries.
• Prepare audit comments and findings.

Location

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking one vacancy covering the East Region of Ohio, including Summit, Portage, Stark, Carroll, Jefferson, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties. Auditors will handle fraud investigations within their assigned geographic quadrant.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and locations
• Professional exam reimbursement
• Excellent benefits and retirement plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in an external audit environment
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing (desirable)
• Experience in fraud examination (a plus)
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (a plus)

Schedule

Full-time

Agency Overview

The Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) receives numerous fraud allegations that may lead to investigative audits by the AOS Special Investigations Unit. Forensic auditors work alongside law‑enforcement officials to pursue and prosecute fraud and corruption within Ohio’s government entities, protecting taxpayer resources.