Auditor 1 - Southwest Region

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•*Home Headquartered, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Department of the Auditor General is hiring an Auditor 1 for the Bureau of Municipal Pension Audits in the Southwest region. The role helps ensure municipal pension plans for police officers, paid firefighters, and non-uniformed employees are properly funded and comply with applicable laws and guidelines. The position performs pension compliance reviews, evaluates records, manages audit documentation, applies auditing standards, and analyzes information needed to complete pension audits. This is a full-time, home-headquartered position covering Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. The employee must work from an approved location in Pennsylvania and maintain a securely configured high-speed internet connection. Routine travel to auditee sites across Pennsylvania is required. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at an annual salary of $53,008 before taxes. The position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and includes health, savings, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Submit a resume and college transcripts with the application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Responsibilities

Review municipal pension plans to confirm they meet legal and policy requirements.
Analyze documents, financial records, and other information related to pension administration.
Create, update, and access audit work papers, findings, and reports.
Apply laws, regulations, and auditing standards when completing assigned audit tasks.
Locate and assess key data needed to complete pension audits.