Auditor I

State of Oklahoma

2d•$48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Employment Information “Choose a career you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Auditor I out of our Oklahoma City office. Our goal is to promote accountability and fiscal integrity in state and local government. MISSION: Our Mission is to independently serve taxpayers and public officials by conducting audits that provide meaningful, reliable results and promote efficiency, stewardship, and transparency in government. It is our passion to be the leaders both elected officials and citizens turn to for unbiased information on the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local governments. State Auditor Cindy Byrd, CPA, believes it is our responsibility to “Speak truth to power”. To learn more about what we do, visit our Who We Are link under the Employment Opportunities section on our webpage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field, knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and Government Auditing Standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, proficiency in Excel, Word, and CAATS, and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to applicants who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and those who have strong communication and time management skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, and a strong interest in continued professional development.

Responsibilities

As a team member you will utilize your accounting and auditing skills to audit state government agencies within the State of Oklahoma.
The State Agency Auditors perform financial and federal compliance audits.
Responsibilities include conducting interviews with client personnel, evaluating internal controls, determining compliance with laws and regulations, assessing the effectiveness of operations and procedures, performing specific audit procedures, and preparing audit working papers to be used in writing the final audit report.

Benefits

Competitive salary - entry level $48,000 - $52,000 range; salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Excellent state benefits consisting of:
Retirement Plans: Defined Contribution with employer match up to 7% and Voluntary Contribution Plan.
Comprehensive health insurance – medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and flexible medical spending account.
Supplemental life insurance.
Generous Benefits Allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Longevity Bonus after two years of consecutive service.
11 Paid State Holidays annually.
120 hours Annual Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately.
120 hours Sick Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately.
CPE training provided/Educational leave for certifications.
Per diem for overnight travel.
Flexible work hours.