Financial Senior Auditor (State Senior Auditor/State Staff Auditor - Underfill Option)
About The Position
We are hiring five (5) Permanent Financial Senior Auditors, and one (1) Limited Duration Financial Senior Auditor. The Limited Duration position is expected to last through June 30, 2027, and may be extended based on Agency need and budget approval. The goal of this recruitment is to fill these positions at the State Senior Auditor level; however, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the State Staff Auditor level to apply. If we are unable to fill these positions at the higher level, we will consider underfilling at the State Staff Auditor level. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. In-state remote work may be available for this position with supervisor approval. We are recruiting for individuals to join our Financial audit team. In this role, you will conduct and issue financial and compliance audits, as well as conduct investigations of potential misuse of state resources by state agencies, local governments, or contractors receiving state or federal funds from state agencies.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; or a non-accounting Bachelor’s Degree and accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours; AND One (1) year of professional level financial auditing experience following AICPA (clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- An Associate’s degree or higher in accounting; AND Three (3) years of professional level governmental audit experience conducting financial audits following AICPA (Clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
- A combination of experience or education equivalent to five (5) years’ experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification, with up to three (3) years credit for professional level governmental audit experience conducting financial audits following AICPA (Clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. Education must include accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours.
- Transcripts are required no later than the time of interview if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; or a non-accounting Bachelor’s Degree and accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours, OR An Associate’s degree or higher in accounting; AND Two (2) years of professional level governmental audit experience conducting financial audits following AICPA (Clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
- A combination of experience or education equivalent to four (4) years’ experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification, with up to two (2) years credit for professional level governmental audit experience conducting financial audits following AICPA (Clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. Education must include accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours.
- Communicate well, verbally and in writing; attentively listen to others and clearly and accurately express ideas and document audit support.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; use descriptive statistics and sampling methods.
- Investigate situations and find facts.
- Analyze and assess data or information.
- Work well with a team and independently.
- Organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.
- Think critically, logically, laterally, and creatively.
- Recognize and respect diversity in people.
- Work cooperatively and develop positive relationships with others.
Nice To Haves
- Completed college level auditing coursework
- Active CPA
- Passed portions of the CPA
- Meet the educational hours required by the Oregon Board of Accountancy to sit for the CPA exam.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing fiscal and accounting functions and systems.
- Reviewing and evaluating internal controls.
- Reviewing and testing accounting records.
- Developing estimates and expectations of financial statement accounts.
- Reviewing financial trends and analyzing variances.
- Analyzing financial statement account balances and drawing conclusions.
- Reviewing and testing compliance with state and/or federal laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 12 holidays
- 3 personal days
- Short and long term disability benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Choice of medical plans
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- Child care flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Pension plan
- Deferred comp
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Employee recognition events
- Agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
