Assistant Auditor 1

State of Ohio; Athens (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible schedule

CPA reimbursement program

Medical benefits (Dental and Vision)

Retirement planning

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Auditor of State’s office in Ohio is seeking accounting professionals for an external financial audit vacancy in or near Athens County. You will work with a small audit team to test financial statements and internal controls for cities, villages, and schools, with travel to audit sites as needed.

Applicants should have an accounting degree or equivalent experience and be prepared to develop auditing techniques while ensuring compliance with state laws and standards. Hybrid work supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred).
• OR completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field.
• OR at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel to Audit Site Work Locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
• Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes.
• Visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations.
• Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
• Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting preferred)

16 semester hours in accounting/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in or within close proximity to Athens County to fill an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being utilized by public entities according to the letter of the law. AOS staff work in small team environments performing financial statement and administrative controls testing on government clients. These clients will include, but are not limited to cities, villages, and schools. We are looking for individuals with an accounting education and/or experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
• Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Travel to audit site locations and obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes.
• Visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations.
• Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
• Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

The Auditor of State’s office is the state’s top financial watchdog. AOS Staff maintain the integrity of state fiscal operations while working in an unmatched flexible environment. Benefits include:

• Hybrid work environment
• Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
• Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
• CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
• Retirement Planning
• Work/Life Balance

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. We can offer you a meaningful career in public service!

Educational And Capability Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)
• OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level
• OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Travel to Audit Site Work Locations

Desired Characteristics

You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

Organization

Auditor Of State

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

30.83

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools.