Auditor I

State of Oklahoma; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans with employer match

Generous paid leave policies

CPE training provided

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking an Auditor I for its County Audit Division. This role involves conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits, requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field and a minimum of two years of experience.

Benefits include a competitive salary in the range of $48,000 - $52,000, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and generous leave policies. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is necessary.
• Two years’ experience in an accounting and/or audit environment is needed.
• Official transcript required upon application.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and federal compliance audits.
• Travel to various county audit sites as required.
• Work as part of a team in audit assignments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Two years’ experience in accounting/audit

Job description

Overview

Job Posting Title: Auditor I

Agency: 300 STATE AUDITOR AND INSPECTOR

Supervisory Organization: LGSSD-Ada

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Annual salary commensurate with education and experience: entry level salary range $48,000 - $52,000

Job Description

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Employment Information

“Choose a career you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The Oklahoma Office of the State Auditor and Inspector (SAI) is seeking Auditor I applicants with high integrity, strong work ethic, and a commitment to its Mission to work in our County Audit Division – CEDs/Southeast District located in our Ada District Office.

Mission: Our Mission is to independently serve taxpayers and public officials by conducting audits that provide meaningful, reliable results and promote efficiency, stewardship, and transparency in government. It is our passion to be the leaders both elected officials and citizens turn to for unbiased information on the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local governments. State Auditor Cindy Byrd, CPA, believes it is our responsibility to “Speak truth to power.” To learn more about what we do, visit our Who We Are link under the Employment Opportunities section on our webpage.

Culture: Our work culture is based on mutual respect and teamwork. Within SAI, we strive to promote a spirit of public service, professionalism, and camaraderie.

Personal Development Opportunities: We value the knowledge and insights you’ve already gained—and we provide you with opportunities to go further. We are committed to our team’s continued development through training both on the job and in the classroom.

Responsibilities

As a team member you will utilize your accounting and auditing skills to perform financial, operational, and federal compliance audits for county governments and other political entities. This includes the following county courthouses: Pittsburg, Latimer, Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Pontotoc, and McCurtain. Flexibility with travel and overnight arrangements are essential for this position as travel to audit sites will be required and overnight stays possible for some audits. Please note, selected applicant will not be able to perform auditing work within the same county they reside.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or other business-related field, or a minimum of two years’ experience in an accounting and/or audit environment is necessary. Official transcript is required when applying. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and Government Auditing Standards, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability and desire to work as part of a team, proficiency in Excel and Word, and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Preference given to applicants who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, strong communication and time management skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, and a strong interest in continued professional development.

On-site or in-person work only. Telework is not authorized for this position.

Resume, references, and official transcript are required when submitting your application for consideration.

Salary & Benefits

The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office offers the following benefits package:

• Competitive salary - entry level $48,000 - $52,000 range; salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Excellent state benefits consisting of:
• Retirement Plans: Defined Contribution with employer match up to 7% and Voluntary Contribution Plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and flexible medical spending account
• Supplemental life insurance
• Generous Benefits Allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
• Longevity Bonus after two years of consecutive service
• 11 Paid State Holidays annually
• 120 hours Annual Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately
• 120 hours Sick Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately
• CPE training provided/Educational leave for certifications
• Per diem for overnight travel
• Flexible work hours

Equal Opportunity

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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