Staff Auditor II

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative, and motivated analyst who is familiar with public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This position gives you the opportunity to keep state government accountable by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of auditee meetings to discuss audit scope, potential findings of interest, and what would make the audit most beneficial to the decision-makers involved
• Gain an understanding of various entities, and/or programs that are being audited by the DAVE Division
• Develop the elements of the report finding, including additional context, data analysis, visualization, and communication
• Review collected data, documentation, and records to draw insights for senior team members

Requirements

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness
• Utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements
• Communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Evaluate government programs for effectiveness
• Utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements
• Communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year, including: 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
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• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings

Pay

• Competitive pay

Schedule

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)