Auditor 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) seeks an Auditor 1 to review firearm dealer records and conduct audits ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role emphasizes accuracy and teamwork in protecting communities across the Commonwealth.

This is a full-time position with standard hours (7:30 AM–3:30 PM) and no telework option. Parking is provided; the posting notes that starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.

Qualifications

• Four years accounting and/or auditing experience and fifteen college credits in accounting.
• One year of experience as Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent Federal Government job title or Commonwealth equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training including fifteen college level credits in accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Account Review: Examine reconciled accounts and documents for accuracy and identify issues that need correction.
• Staff Guidance: Provide instruction and support to staff and help manage unit workflow.
• Audit Work: Conduct internal and on-site audits of firearm dealers and prepare written reports.
• Compliance Evaluation: Analyze dealer records to determine compliance and discuss violations and corrective steps.
• Agency Coordination: Work with PSP troops, sheriffs, and other agencies during audit investigations and meetings.
• Log Monitoring: Review unit logs and correspondence to ensure proper procedures are followed.

Education

Four years accounting and/or auditing experience; and fifteen college level credits in accounting

One year of experience as Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent

Equivalent combination of experience and/or training including fifteen college level credits in accounting and auditing

Job description

Are you ready to utilize your keen eye for detail to help keep Pennsylvania communities safe? The Auditor 1 with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) plays an important role in supporting public safety by reviewing firearm dealer records. This position offers a meaningful way to use your detail-oriented approach to protect communities across the state. You will work with a team that values accuracy, fairness, and teamwork. Join an agency where your dedication helps uphold trusted standards!

This position reviews dealer accounts and conducts audits to ensure that firearm businesses follow state and federal requirements. As an Auditor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Account Review: Examine reconciled accounts and documents for accuracy and identify issues that need correction
• Staff Guidance: Provide instruction and support to staff and help manage unit workflow
• Audit Work: Conduct internal and on-site audits of firearm dealers and prepare written reports
• Compliance Evaluation: Analyze dealer records to determine compliance and discuss violations and corrective steps
• Agency Coordination: Work with PSP troops, sheriffs, and other agencies during audit investigations and meetings
• Log Monitoring: Review unit logs and correspondence to ensure proper procedures are followed

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• 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:

• Four years of accounting and/or auditing experience; and fifteen (15) college level credits in accounting; or
• One year of experience as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which includes fifteen (15) college level 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.

Legal Requirement

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.