External Auditor 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of a new unit, you’ll plan and lead monitoring reviews of subrecipients administering programs that support low-income households through energy assistance and community services. These programs include: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). You will become familiar with HEAP, HWAP, CSBG, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), and Office of Community Support Services (OCSS) policies.

Requirements

• Option 1: 5 years experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; AND 12 months’ experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; AND 3 years’ experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description; AND 12 months’ experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Option 3: 12 months’ experience as External Auditor 2, 66462, in the State of Ohio classification system.
• Option 4: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Audit and monitoring standards: Comprehensive understanding and experience preparing workpapers and drafting reports.
• Regulatory compliance: Familiarity with local, state, and federal rules for managing federal funds.
• Analysis and critical thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and identify non-compliance.
• Documentation: Gather information, interview contacts, and prepare complete workpapers.
• Teamwork and leadership: Work well independently and with a team; lead engagements when needed.
• Communication: Clear writing for workpapers and reports; strong verbal skills for interviews and exit conferences.
• Personal attributes: Positive attitude, willingness to learn, patience, observation skills, organization, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring reviews: Work independently or on a team to check compliance with federal rules. Review cost allocation, budgets, procurement, claims, cash management, contracts, and subrecipient oversight. Analyze reports from a variety of accounting systems.
• Identify non-compliance: Identify issues during reviews and clearly document the findings.
• Prepare reports: Write clear, concise reports with practical recommendations for improvement.
• Handle sensitive situations: Stay professional when people are uncooperative or slow to provide records.
• Hold exit conferences: Meet with subrecipients to discuss findings and issues.

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: Associate degree