External Auditor 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • $35 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS), Youth Services - Central Office, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical External Auditor 3. The position examines financial records, verifies compliance with applicable requirements, and communicates audit findings to management to support financial integrity and accountability. DYS is Ohio’s juvenile corrections system, serving youth committed by county juvenile courts and providing programming in facilities and on parole.

The position is permanent and full-time, based at 30 West Spring Street in Columbus, Ohio. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. New hires must attend three weeks of mandatory paid pre-service training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio; training hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The stated hourly compensation range is $34.53 to $50.66, with a listed annual range of $71,822 to $105,373. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration; an individual assessment will be made. DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

• Five years of auditing or accounting experience, including 30 months of auditing experience conducted in accordance with auditing standards or prescribed management policies and/or procedures, and 12 months of experience as an audit team lead or auditor in charge; or an alternative qualification pathway described in the posting.
• Alternative pathway: completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science, or a related field, plus three years of auditing or accounting experience, including 18 months of qualifying auditing experience and 12 months as an audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Alternative pathway: 12 months of experience as an External Auditor 2, classification 66462.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment may be accepted.
• A criminal background check is required for the final candidate.
• New hires must attend three weeks of mandatory paid pre-service training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of financial records, reports, and related documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure financial practices, records, and audit procedures comply with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Prepare audit reports, work papers, guidelines, programs, and questionnaires.
• Reconcile complex financial documents.
• Identify, evaluate, and handle difficult or sensitive audit issues using professional judgment.
• Prepare memos, reports, and technical correspondence for the Audit Manager.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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