Auditor 4

Pennsylvania Auditor General

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

Hybrid

USD 77,379 - 117,497

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Retirement savings
Student loan forgiveness
Telework options

Job summary

A governmental agency in Harrisburg is looking for an Auditor 4 to supervise audits ensuring proper distribution of Liquid Fuels Tax funds. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have relevant experience. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, including potential student loan forgiveness and opportunities for telework.

Qualifications

  • 1 year experience as an Auditor 3, Liquor Store Examiner 3, or a Management Trainee.
  • 4 years of accounting/auditing experience with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising audits of municipalities for Liquid Fuels Tax funds.
  • Preparing audit work including spreadsheets and reports.
  • Conducting interviews with auditees to obtain information.

Skills

Accounting
Auditing
Data analysis
Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$77,379.00/yr - $117,497.00/yr

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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 one (1) Auditor 4 position within the Bureau of County Audits - Liquid Fuels Division. This position is responsible for supervising and reviewing the audits of municipalities and counties Liquid Fuels Tax funds to ensure that state monies are received timely and distributed appropriately. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to motivate, empower, and build teamwork, providing mentorship and on-the-job training to the audit staff. Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing audit work including spreadsheets, working papers, audit findings, and reports
  • Ensuring all assigned work is performed in accordance with applicable auditing standards
  • Documenting the performance and execution of required audit procedures
  • Participating in reviewing financial statements, related notes, account transactions, and financial data
  • Independently conducting interviews with auditees to obtain or update understanding of the program and department’s components of internal controls as they relate to performing audit objectives
  • Performing preliminary evaluations of the results of the audit procedures performed
  • Summarizing and documenting audit conclusions
  • Drafting audit point sheets, findings, observations, and comments
  • Reviewing notes drafted by Auditor 3's, 2's, and 1's and determining course of action to be followed to resolve errors or deficiencies
  • Controlling and monitoring the work and work product of field personnel
  • Supervising and reviewing audit plans within one or more programs
  • Coordinating the execution of all audits within a program within a specified region
  • Assigning work duties to audit staff for planning and performance of assigned audits related to Liquid Fuels
  • Controlling the work of auditors to ensure work is performed efficiently within established time frames
  • Participating in department and bureau-specific training activities
  • Preparing and approving administrative forms and reports such as SAP ESS leave entries and Travel Expense Reports
  • Preparing time sheets, promoting and demoting audits, as well as reviewing and approving time sheets prepared by Auditor 1’s and 2’s using the ATS
  • Conducting performance evaluations of Auditors 1, 2, and 3
Work Schedule and Additional Information
  • Full-time employment
  • Note: This position requires occasional travel to auditee sites.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field AND one year experience as an Auditor 3, Liquor Store Examiner 3, or a Management Trainee; or
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field AND four years of accounting/auditing experience, including one year of supervisory accounting or auditing experience; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements
  • You must possess a valid 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 Audit 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 aresumeandcollege transcript.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Seniority Level
  • Entry level
Employment Type
  • Full-time
Job Function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
  • Government Administration
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