Audit Associate (Public Sector) – Hybrid

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 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.