Staff Auditor I - Special Investigations

State of North Carolina • 325 N Salisbury Street Wake, NC

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Staff Auditor I to serve within our Special Investigations Division. In this role, you will get the opportunity to help audit complaints related to government fraud, waste, and abuse. OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, technical and professional standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and General Accepted Auditing Standards
• Ability to confirm accuracy, integrity, and conformance to rules, regulations, standards and to recognize deficiencies in controls or other weaknesses
• Ability to recognize routine problems and identify reportable issues
• A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning meetings for assigned audits where the team discusses audit risk and designs audit procedures to address the risks
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including gaining an understanding of internal controls
• Analyze accounting transactions and perform test procedures
• Continue learning to expand and develop technical skills

Benefits

• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level