Assistant Auditor 1

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

4–5 day flex schedule

CPA reimbursement

Medical benefits

Retirement planning

Education opportunities

Job summary

Auditor Of State is seeking accounting professionals to join external financial audit vacancies in Marion, Union, Richland, and Crawford Counties. You will support audits of cities, villages, and schools, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used according to law.

You will develop auditing techniques, perform fieldwork, and collaborate with audit teams to produce accurate findings and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required.
• Alternative: 16 semester hours in accounting or related field beyond high school level.
• At least three years of accounting or related field experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel to audit site work locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, auditing standards, and state fiscal practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team and communicate with the team leader on methods.
• Receive assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of audited agencies including statutes and regulations.
• Travel to audit sites to obtain audit evidence and perform fieldwork.
• Visually examine records and organize workpapers showing audit results.
• Learn to gather and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
• Review data and information pertinent to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments and preliminary audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Auditing

Active Learning

Adaptability

Analyzation

Building Trust

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/related field

16 semester hours in accounting or related field

Three years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Auditor 1 (260006TT)

Organization

Auditor Of State

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Union County

Compensation : 30.83

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Adaptability, Analyzation, Building Trust, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

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.

Job Description

The Auditor of State's office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in the surrounding areas of Marion, Union, Richland and Crawford Counties area 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

Why work for the Auditor of State?

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 Balan ce

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!

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.