Auditor 9-12 - Public Health & Community Services Programs Audit Section

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. This position functions as an auditor in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Audit, Audit Division, Public Health and Community Services Programs Audit Section. The employee in this position is responsible for performing fiscal monitoring of Division of HIV and STD Programs’ subrecipients to ensure that subawards are used for authorized purposes, and in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of subawards. The employee in this position performs professional audit assignments of the Division of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Programs at local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and universities to ensure compliance with MDHHS grant program rules and fiscal policies; Federal Department of Health and Human Services statutes, regulations, standards, and guidelines; and the terms and conditions of subawards. The programs most commonly audited are HIV Prevention and Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Program (RWHAP) Parts B and D Programs. However, other programs funded by the Division of HIV and STD Programs or programs funded by other areas of MDHHS may be assigned for audit. This position functions as a senior auditor in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Audit, Audit Division, Public Health and Community Services Programs Audit Section. The employee in this position is responsible for satisfying Federal requirements for conducting on-site or in-house financial compliance audits of the Division of HIV and STD Programs’ subrecipients. The employee in this position performs a full range of professional audit assignments of the Division of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Programs at local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and universities to ensure compliance with MDHHS grant program rules and fiscal policies; Federal Department of Health and Human Services statutes, regulations, standards, and guidelines; and the terms and conditions of subawards. The programs most commonly audited are HIV Prevention and Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Program (RWHAP) Programs, which contain significant complexity. The employee functions as a senior auditor working independently at an advanced level and performing all tasks necessary in completing such federally-mandated audit assignments. In addition, the employee performs audits of other programs as may be assigned, and assists with the investigation of alleged errors or irregularities.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
• Auditor 10: One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.
• Auditor P11: Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.
• Auditor 12: Three years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor P11.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level.
• Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.
• Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credits (36 term) in finance, information systems, or management may be substituted for the education for positions responsible for internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Performing fiscal monitoring of Division of HIV and STD Programs’ subrecipients to ensure that subawards are used for authorized purposes, and in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of subawards.
• Performing professional audit assignments of the Division of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Programs at local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and universities to ensure compliance with MDHHS grant program rules and fiscal policies; Federal Department of Health and Human Services statutes, regulations, standards, and guidelines; and the terms and conditions of subawards.
• Satisfying Federal requirements for conducting on-site or in-house financial compliance audits of the Division of HIV and STD Programs’ subrecipients.
• Performing a full range of professional audit assignments of the Division of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Programs at local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and universities to ensure compliance with MDHHS grant program rules and fiscal policies; Federal Department of Health and Human Services statutes, regulations, standards, and guidelines; and the terms and conditions of subawards.
• Working independently at an advanced level and performing all tasks necessary in completing such federally-mandated audit assignments.
• Performing audits of other programs as may be assigned.
• Assisting with the investigation of alleged errors or irregularities.

Benefits

• New Employees may be paid a signing bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 may be paid at hire. Up to $1,250 may be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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