Quality Assurance and Technical Specialist 1

About the role

The Auditor of State’s Office (AOS) is seeking a Quality Assurance and Technical Specialist 1 to support high-quality government auditing. Ideal candidates have experience in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, or public administration.

Responsibilities

• Review government audit work, including findings, comments, draft reports, and supporting documentation, to promote accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance to auditors and government entities on complex accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and compliance matters.
• Stay current on changes to governmental accounting, auditing, and regulatory requirements and determine how new standards affect audit practices.
• Research complex issues and translate professional standards and compliance requirements into practical audit guidance.
• Develop and improve audit procedures, practice aids, manuals, and training resources used by auditors across the Auditor of State’s Office.
• Perform quality assurance and technical reviews to promote consistent, efficient, and high-quality audits of Ohio government entities.
• Communicate technical guidance and recommendations to auditors, government officials, and AOS management.
• Collaborate with audit teams and AOS staff to answer questions, resolve technical issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable professional standards, AOS policies, and government requirements and identify areas where additional guidance may be needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of relevant professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, or higher-education financial administration.
• Ability to evaluate accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit implications and determine when identified noncompliance may require audit procedures, communication, or reporting under applicable professional standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
• Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
• CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
• Retirement Planning
• Work/Life Balance

Pay

$53.07 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

Agency Contact Name and Information: Isaiah Glass
recruiting@ohioauditor.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a foster parent, or status as a parent of a young child. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.