Staff Auditor I - Rapid Response Division

State of North Carolina • Charlotte, NC

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is designated as exempt from the North Carolina Human Resources Act. Please reach out to the listed agency contact with any questions regarding the status of this position. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Staff Auditor I to serve on our Rapid Response Division. As a Staff Auditor I, you will begin to assist with various investigations and performance audits that strengthen accountability and enhance transparency and efficiency of North Carolina government programs. As part of our team, you will get to: Work as part of a team to plan and complete audits of a diverse range of topics and programs Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine: Risks impacting the program under an audit To identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic knowledge of auditing/accounting principles and practices Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple priorities Demonstrated experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing Strong experience in report writing This position is designated as exempt from the North Carolina Human Resources Act. Please reach out to the listed agency contact with any questions regarding the status of this position. This position is located in our Charlotte, NC office. 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. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including: Work-Life Balance: 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 NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator 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 If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of auditing/accounting principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong experience in report writing
• A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to plan and complete audits of a diverse range of topics and programs
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine: Risks impacting the program under an audit To identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 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
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• 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
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees