Audit Specialist 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Audit Specialist 3 to lead audit teams and oversee engagements across financial, operational, and regulatory areas. The role supports compliance, accurate reporting, and responsible use of public resources.

You will supervise professionals, coordinate planning and monitoring, and mentor staff while maintaining ongoing communication with managers and auditees. Telework may be available after probation and PA residency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as Audit Specialist 2 or equivalent federal/state title.
• Three years of professional auditing experience with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by eighteen credits in accounting & auditing.
• Any equivalent combination of experience & training including the eighteen credits in accounting & auditing.

Responsibilities

• Direct audit teams and review work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor progress of audit plans and adjust to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure desk reviews and analyses meet performance requirements and support audit goals.
• Manage audit system access and support technology needs for audit activities.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to strengthen auditing, research, testing, and reporting skills.
• Maintain regular communication with managers and auditees about progress and issues.

Skills

Auditing

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 accounting & auditing credits

Any equivalent combination of experience & training

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-56148-03720). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 13, 2026 TO AUGUST 26, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you the type of person that likes to travel and have variety in your work life? Do you have a love of numbers and an eye for details? If so, PennDOT has a unique opportunity for you in the Bureau of Fiscal Management's Audit Division! PennDOT is looking for someone who can independently perform a broad scope of assignments and supervise multiple teams of professional audit personnel who conduct audits and other related engagements and activities. If you are ready to hit the road and ensure PennDOT’s compliance, apply today!

This position leads audit teams and oversees a wide range of audit activities that ensure compliance with financial, operational, and regulatory requirements across the Department. The work supports strong oversight, accurate reporting, and effective use of public resources. As an Audit Specialist 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Audit Oversight: Direct audit teams and review work to ensure compliance with established standards and objectives
• Plan Monitoring: Track progress of audit plans and make adjustments to keep projects on schedule
• Review Management: Ensure desk reviews and related analyses meet performance requirements and support audit goals
• System Coordination: Manage audit system access and support technology needs for audit activities
• Staff Development: Provide mentoring and guidance to strengthen auditing, research, testing, and reporting skills
• Communication Duties: Maintain regular communication with managers and auditees to address progress and significant issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:0 AM to 4:0 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• The position will be headquartered in a district or county office closest to the selected candidate's home that meets needs and has available space.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Audit Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.