Auditor 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home headquartered

Travel reimbursement

State vehicle

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Auditor 1 for the Bureau of Audits, Liquor Control Board Operations Review to strengthen financial oversight across the state.

You will learn key audit skills through hands-on assignments, working on fieldwork, data analysis and teamwork. Current college students near graduation are encouraged to apply and gain valuable public service experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Financial Programs Trainee or four years of accounting/auditing experience.
• Fifteen college credits in accounting.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which includes fifteen college level credits in accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Audit Preparation: Develop a working understanding of PLCB functions, auditing practices, and office procedures
• Interview Support: Travel to locations to meet with staff and gather information for audit assignments
• Data Analysis: Use computer software to compile, interpret, and analyze data for audit reviews
• Fieldwork Tasks: Test transactions, review records, and observe operations to check compliance with policies and regulations
• Documentation Work: Prepare organized audit records and written materials that support findings and recommendations
• Policy Adherence: Follow all required procedures, guidelines, and safety expectations while completing assignments

Skills

Audit experience

Data analysis

Interview support

Education

Accounting credits 15

Public sector experience

Job description

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

*Home Headquartered, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-61248-03620

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BOA LCB Op Rvw

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03620

Position Number

00104940

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00815632

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Audits, Liquor Control Board, Operations Review Unit

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

City

Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Rhonda Martin

Contact Phone

717.265.7285

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Bureau of Audits, Liquor Control Board Operations Review as an Auditor 1 and help strengthen financial oversight across the Commonwealth. This role offers the chance to learn key audit skills while contributing to important review projects. You will grow your knowledge through hands-on assignments and teamwork. Take the first step into a career where careful analysis and public service come together.

Current college students who are within 6 months of obtaining their bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports audit activities by reviewing procedures, gathering evidence, and contributing to detailed audit work across Liquor Control Board operations. The role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow skills through fieldwork, data analysis, and teamwork. As an Auditor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Audit Preparation: Develop a working understanding of PLCB functions, auditing practices, and office procedures
• Interview Support: Travel to locations to meet with staff and gather information for audit assignments
• Data Analysis: Use computer software to compile, interpret, and analyze data for audit reviews
• Fieldwork Tasks: Test transactions, review records, and observe operations to check compliance with policies and regulations
• Documentation Work: Prepare organized audit records and written materials that support findings and recommendations
• Policy Adherence: Follow all required procedures, guidelines, and safety expectations while completing assignments

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. However, field travel within Pennsylvania will be required. Travel reimbursement is provided along with a state vehicle. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• 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 of experience as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of accounting and/or auditing experience; and fifteen (15) college level credits in accounting; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which includes fifteen (15) college level credits in accounting and auditing.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland County within 90 days of hire.
• 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.