External Auditor 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical External Auditor 3 for its Central Office in Columbus. The role examines financial records, verifies accuracy and completeness, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and communicates audit findings and recommendations to management to support financial integrity and accountability.

The position is permanent and full-time. New hires must complete 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.

Requirements

• One of the listed qualification pathways: five years of auditing or accounting experience, including 30 months of auditing experience under auditing standards or prescribed management policies and/or procedures, and 12 months as an audit team lead or auditor in charge; or 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 auditing experience under auditing standards or prescribed management policies and/or procedures, and 12 months as an audit team lead or auditor in charge; or 12 months of experience as an External Auditor 2 (66462); or equivalent qualifications.
• Must undergo a criminal background check if selected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough 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.
• Create 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 time off, including 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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