Senior Auditor - Performance Audit Division
About The Position
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Senior Auditor to serve on our Performance Audit Division. This position will contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthen accountability, and enhance transparency of North Carolina state government programs. As part of our team, you will get to: Plan and conduct audits ranging from a range of topics and programs for entities that include state agencies, universities, community colleges, licensing boards, non-profits, and private companies that contract with the state. Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited. Conduct on-site fieldwork to gather information, determine risk impacting the auditee, and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks. Document the results of audit work, including potential findings and recommendations. Help guide auditors during audits that hold less experience.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, technical and professional standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
- Ability to develop and follow work plans, apply sampling techniques, design test procedures, and assist others in design
- Ability to identify reportable issues and underlying problems, in order to propose solutions
- Serve as an example for other team members in a manner by which tasks are completed, open to feedback and suggestions for improvement, and assists in technical supervision/development of lower-level auditors
- A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct audits ranging from a range of topics and programs for entities that include state agencies, universities, community colleges, licensing boards, non-profits, and private companies that contract with the state
- Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited
- Conduct on-site fieldwork to gather information, determine risk impacting the auditee, and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
- Document the results of audit work, including potential findings and recommendations
- Help guide auditors during audits that hold less experience
Benefits
- 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options
- ability to earn compensatory time off
- Generous paid time off each year
- Competitive pay
- affordable health insurance options
- Enrollment in the state's pension plan
- options for additional supplemental savings
- eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
