Staff Auditor I - Performance Audit Division
About The Position
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Staff Auditor I to serve within our Performance Audit Division. This position will participate in providing independent, objective, and relevant examinations of management practices and operational results of North Carolina funded entities. As part of our team, you will get to: • Begin to understand auditing standards, conduct auditee interviews, identify and verify controls, and provide input to design further audit procedures • Execute audit procedures and determine exceptions in audit testing • Help conduct audits from a variety of sources and cover a wide variety of program and activities • Grow your experience in accounting and auditing 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
- 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 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Begin to understand auditing standards, conduct auditee interviews, identify and verify controls, and provide input to design further audit procedures
- Execute audit procedures and determine exceptions in audit testing
- Help conduct audits from a variety of sources and cover a wide variety of program and activities
- Grow your experience in accounting and auditing
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
- eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
