Audit Specialist 1

DGS Office of External Affairs; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Human Services is seeking an Audit Specialist 1 to support the Bureau of Financial Operations. You will conduct audits, analyze data, prepare documentation, review compliance, and assess internal controls and risks. This full-time, home-headquartered role requires travel to designated northeastern Pennsylvania counties.

The position emphasizes detail-oriented analysis and strong documentation skills to ensure program integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18 credits in accounting and auditing, or equivalent experience.
• One year experience as Financial Programs Trainee, or completion of Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within previous 18 months.
• Ability to reside in or relocate to designated northeastern Pennsylvania counties.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and identify compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and analyze data to support program needs.
• Prepare documentation and review compliance with regulations.
• Assess internal controls and risks to ensure program integrity.
• Travel as required; home-headquartered in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting/auditing credits

Job description

The Audit Specialist 1 position with the Department of Human Services' Bureau of Financial Operations focuses on audit work supporting the department's program needs. The role involves conducting audits, analyzing data, preparing documentation, reviewing compliance, and assessing internal controls and risks. This is a full-time, home-headquartered position in northeastern Pennsylvania with required travel.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18 credits in accounting and auditing, or equivalent experience
• One year experience as a Financial Programs Trainee, or completion of Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within previous 18 months
• Ability to reside in or relocate to designated northeastern Pennsylvania counties
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to interpret regulations and identify compliance issues