Staff Auditor I- Office of the State Auditor

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

Are you looking for a position to grow your career and add to your skills, expand your knowledge of accounting, auditing, and finance, and give you the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry? There is no better place to enhance your skills than the Maine Office of the State Auditor! As an Auditor, you will conduct independent and objective audits of the State’s annual financial statements and compliance with Federal program regulations. The work done at our Office helps manage risk and ensures funds are spent legally and properly.

Job Duties of a Staff Auditor I position with the Office of the State Auditor:

Examining and analyzing records of State agencies for proper recording and subsequent reporting of accounting transactions in the State’s financial statements, and the documentation of internal controls to determine compliance with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Auditing Federal programs administered by the State to ensure these programs are being administered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with Federal regulations.

Interacting with State agency personnel to make inquiries and observe agency operations.

Assembling audit schedules, tables, exhibits, and other forms of documentation for inclusion in audit workpapers. This work may result in written audit findings and recommendations leading to improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Agency Information: The Office of the State Auditor is an innovative organization that acts as the independent auditor for the State of Maine. The Office works with Maine State Government agencies to complete the State’s annual Single Audit, comprised of the financial statement and Federal compliance audits. The Office has the statutory authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State government, including any counties, municipalities, and any organization, institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State government.

Mission Statement: The Office of the State Auditor provides independent assurance that Maine government is accountable to the people. We examine whether funds are spent legally and properly, and that data and systems are secure. OSA auditors perform their work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of the people in Maine.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to learn generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards, and practices promulgated by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Ability to conduct audits of governmental entities.

Ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to prepare audit workpapers, and to assist with preparation of findings and recommendations for appropriate corrective action.

Ability to secure facts through investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field, -OR- Six (6) years of practical, progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at the professional level -OR- Meets the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination (at least 150 semester hours of education, including a minimum 4-year baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board, and shall consist of at least 15 hours of accounting, auditing and ethics (which must include at least three hours of auditing and three hours of accounting).

Responsibilities

• Examining and analyzing records of State agencies for proper recording and subsequent reporting of accounting transactions in the State’s financial statements, and the documentation of internal controls to determine compliance with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Auditing Federal programs administered by the State to ensure these programs are being administered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Interacting with State agency personnel to make inquiries and observe agency operations.
• Assembling audit schedules, tables, exhibits, and other forms of documentation for inclusion in audit workpapers.
• This work may result in written audit findings and recommendations leading to improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

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