Agency
Office of the State Auditor

Division
Administration

Job Classification Title
Assistant State Auditor III (S)

Position Number


Grade
NC21

Description of Work
This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Senior Auditor to serve on our Performance Audit Division. This position will contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthen accountability, and enhance transparency of North Carolina state government programs.

As part of our team, you will get to:
• Plan and conduct audits ranging from a range of topics and programs for entities that include state agencies, universities, community colleges, licensing boards, non-profits, and private companies that contract with the state
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited
• Conduct on-site fieldwork to gather information, determine risk impacting the auditee, and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Document the results of audit work, including potential findings and recommendations
• Help guide auditors during audits that hold less experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies

• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, technical and professional standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Ability to develop and follow work plans, apply sampling techniques, design test procedures, and assist others in design
• Ability to identify reportable issues and underlying problems, in order to propose solutions
• Serve as an example for other team members in a manner by which tasks are completed, open to feedback and suggestions for improvement, and assists in technical supervision/development of lower-level auditors

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

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

Supplemental and Contact Information

• The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.
• In order to receive credit for work history and credential you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
• You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.
• If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.
  
  • The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
• Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A bachelor's degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Olivia Ann Gillespie

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]