Audit Specialist 3

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania’s PennDOT Audit Division seeks an Audit Specialist 3 to lead audit teams, oversee financial, operational, and regulatory audits, and ensure compliance across the department.

You will mentor staff, monitor audit plans, coordinate system access, and communicate progress with managers. Telework may be available after probation; primary HQ will be near candidate, with standard 8-to-4 schedule.

Qualifications

• One year as an Audit Specialist 2 or
• Three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen credits in accounting and auditing.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen credits in accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Direct audit teams and review work to ensure compliance with standards and objectives.
• Track 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 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 credits in accounting/auditing

Job description

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Multi-County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Opening Date: 08/13/2026

Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 8:00 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.