Staff Auditor II

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The Staff Auditor II provides professional auditing services within the Office of the Internal Auditor (OIA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position supports compliance, financial, operational, and data analytic audit engagements across the department's diverse programs. Work is conducted under direct supervision and follows established audit procedures and standards. This role contributes to departmental oversight by preparing audit documentation, assisting with audit findings, and conducting follow-ups. It also supports the OIA's data analytics initiatives and plays a key part in reviewing and resolving audit-related issues. The position assists in ensuring departmental processes meet regulatory and performance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and two years of audit experience OR A Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor; certified public accountant with an audit focus; or other audit certification/license and two years of audit experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing audits or consulting engagements related to operational and compliance issues.
• Experience reviewing business processes, internal controls, and governance in complex organizations.
• Proven experience compiling and analyzing datasets or reports using tools such as Excel, SAS Enterprise Guide, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit fieldwork, testing, and documentation under established procedures
• Analyze financial, operational, and programmatic data for audit evidence
• Support integrated audit teams across performance, compliance, and IT audits
• Participate in developing audit findings and recommendations
• Prepare and maintain audit work papers and documentation
• Follow up on previous audit issues and resolutions
• Perform data analytics tasks and continuous audit engagements
• Communicate audit outcomes through written reports and oral presentations
• Organize tasks efficiently and manage time to meet project goals

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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