Auditor 1 – Northeast Region

Pennsylvania Auditor General; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Auditor General is seeking an Auditor 1 in the Northeast Region to support pension audits across municipalities. This full-time position offers stability, competitive pay, and a critical public service role in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include reviewing pension plans, evaluating records, and applying auditing standards to ensure accurate findings and reporting. Travel to auditee sites is required, with home-headquartered work from Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting or auditing.

Responsibilities

• Pension compliance: review municipal pension plans to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Record evaluation: analyze financial documents and pension administration records.
• Data management: create, update, and access audit work papers, findings, and reports.
• Standards application: apply laws, regulations, and auditing standards to audit tasks.
• Information analysis: locate and assess key data for pension audits.

Education

Associate degree in accounting / related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / related field

Equivalency by education/experience in accounting or auditing

Job description

Auditor 1 – Northeast Region

Published: October 21, 2026

Description

Do you have a degree in accounting or finance and want to help make your community stronger? The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is looking for motivated self-starting individuals like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make your community stronger.

Job Details

Job Number: N-2026-61335

Job ID: 5522901

Advertise From: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00:0

Advertise To: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:59:00:0

Salary Information

Minimum Salary: 53,008

Maximum Salary: 80,646

Currency: USD

Interval: Year

Job Classification

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Department: Department of the Auditor General

Division: AU Bur Mun Pnsn Aud

Job Listing Type: Default Job Listing

Examination Details

Exam Plan: N-2026-61335 - Auditor 1 - Northeast Region

Class Specification: Auditor 1 Au

Exam Type: NCS External

Additional Information

Billable Hours: 1950

Accepts Online Applications: Yes

Continuous Recruitment: No

Location: *Home Headquartered

Employer Zip Code: 17120

Examples of Duties

• Pension Compliance: Review municipal pension plans to confirm they meet all legal and policy requirements
• Record Evaluation: Analyze documents, financial records, and other information related to pension administration
• Data Management: Create, update, and access audit work papers, findings, and reports
• Standards Application: Apply laws, regulations, and auditing standards while completing assigned audit tasks
• Information Analysis: Locate and assess key data needed to complete pension audits

Work Schedule And Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Routine travel to auditee sites across Pennsylvania is required.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008.00 (before taxes).
• 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

• Associate degree from an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not Required)

• One or more of the following certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination 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. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.