Audit Specialist 3 - Internal Auditor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

18h • Remote

About The Position

Join the Special Audit Services Division to help ensure public funds are used responsibly across the Commonwealth. This role leads audit engagements examining agreements, policies, and financial activities for compliance with auditing standards. It evaluates risks, develops audit programs, and prepares clear reports that support sound financial practices and accountability. The position is full-time, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Full-time telework may be available, with occasional office attendance when required. Telework requires securely configured high-speed internet and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework arrangements are subject to change.

Requirements

• One year as an Audit Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 18 credits in accounting and auditing; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes the required 18 credits in accounting and auditing.
• At least two combined full-time years of experience in one or more of the following: Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards, or Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)/COSO.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education through application answers, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct audit engagements, conduct testing, and prepare findings based on established audit standards.
• Develop risk assessments to identify concerns and guide audit objectives and procedures.
• Examine agreements, policies, legislation, and records to understand requirements and issues.
• Conduct interviews and lead entrance and exit conferences with auditees.
• Develop workpapers, write final reports, and present recommendations to support improvements.
• Follow office policies and directives while helping meet Bureau strategic plan goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level