Auditor 1, Southwest Region

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Madison (Dauphin County, WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Department of the Auditor General as an Auditor 1 in Harrisburg. This full-time position involves auditing municipal pension plans to ensure compliance with laws. Enjoy benefits like student loan forgiveness, health, and retirement plans while making a positive community impact.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Drivers' License needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pension plans are properly funded and compliant with laws.
• Research and apply auditing standards.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Data Analytics

Economics

Math

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The DAG is looking to fill multiple Auditor 1 positions within the Bureau of Municipal Pension Audits. The Auditor 1 position ensures that pension plans established by municipalities for their police officers, paid firefighters and non-uniformed employees are properly funded and are administered in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, procedures and policies. The Department of the Auditor General is required to audit every municipality which received general municipal pension system state aid.

Work duties include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, learning, and applying laws, regulations, guidelines, and auditing standards.
• Locating, evaluating, and analyzing records and other information.
• Creating, inputting, accessing, and retrieving data, including but not limited to audit work papers, audit findings, and audit/administrative reports.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, home-headquartered
• Occasional travel to auditee sites is required.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. 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:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Drivers' 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.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 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.