External Auditor 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans. AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role. To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, AGE actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE. Our core values are Promote Independence - Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan. Empower Communities - Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders. Challenge Ageism - Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative. Advocate for Excellence - Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. Engage in Innovation - Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website . About the Division The Fiscal Division (FD) monitors the programs, services, and agencies that receive our funding. Staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. They manage grants, process payments, and track spending. They manage the department's purchasing, revenue, travel, and inventory. Staff also prepare and monitor the biennial budget for the department. About the Role: An External Auditor 3 is responsible for leading monitoring engagements, preparing monitoring programs, and conducting subrecipient reviews in accordance with standard compliance practices and internal policies and procedures. This role requires the ability to adapt to change and manage multiple monitoring projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• 5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Auditing

Responsibilities

• Executing monitoring reviews of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), PASSPORT Administrative Agencies (PAAs), and other grantees or vendors by analyzing policies, processes, internal controls, contractual agreements, and federal and state regulations
• Documenting monitoring tests, completing work papers, identifying compliance issues, maintaining supporting documentation, preparing and presenting reports on monitoring outcomes, and providing recommendations
• Performing peer review of monitoring documentation prepared by equal or lower-level staff, preparing review notes, discussing findings with staff, and verifying resolution of review notes
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed