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 Grants Compliance Specialist to serve within our Rapid Response Division. Through this position you would mentor other Grants Compliance Specialists, while also ensuring grant funding among North Carolina public entities are properly used.

As part of our team, you will get to:
• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct audits of a variety of grants being used by public state entities
• 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:
o Any risks impacting the program under the audit
o To identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems
• Learn more about state and federal agencies, programs, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations
• Help in the writing of the final reports established by the Rapid Response Division

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies

• Skill in reviewing budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant terms
• Ability to interpret grant agreements and identify allowable vs. unallowable costs
• Ability to detect discrepancies or misuse of funds through detailed ledger and invoice analysis
• Knowledge of Grant Compliance Regulations
• Experience in Internal Control Assessment related to grants

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]