Auditor / Senior Auditor

House of Representatives; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Representatives Office of Inspector General seeks a qualified auditor to support day-to-day audit tasks evaluating performance and financial activities. The role adheres to OIG policies and professional standards, emphasizing integrity and accountability.

Minimum education includes an accounting degree with CPA/CIA/CFE or equivalent; HS-11 requires advanced credentials and extensive audit experience.

Qualifications

• Education: undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting required.
• Graduate degree or professional certification preferred for HS-10 and required for HS-11.
• Certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, LSS, CGFM.
• Experience: HS-10 involves performance and financial audits; HS-11 requires extensive experience.
• Knowledge: GAO Government Auditing Standards and risk assessment concepts.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and switch priorities.
• Clear, well-organized communication of complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day audit tasks evaluating performance and financial activities.
• Apply investigative tools and techniques as part of audits.
• Prepare reports in line with OIG Policies and Procedures.

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

24 semester hours in accounting

Graduate degree or professional certification (HS-11)

CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, LSS, CGFM (certifications)

GAO Government Auditing Standards knowledge

Risk assessment concepts

Work management concepts

Strong communication and listening skills

Job description

Responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit tasks required in evaluating performance and financial activities of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law) required.
• Applicable graduate degree or professional certification is preferred for HS-10 and required for HS-11. Qualifying certifications include: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, LSS, and CGFM.

Experience

• HS-10: Experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• HS-11: Extensive experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of GAO Government Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of risk assessment concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of work management concepts.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed, and switch job priorities.
• Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen.
• Examine situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions.
• Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management.
• Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts.
• Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data.
• Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals.
• Demonstrate initiative when opportunities are made available.
• Influence others to maximize efforts towards achievement of a goal.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.
• Pre-employment drug test.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet House employment eligibility requirements.

Work Environment and Location: This position is based in Washington, DC. Work is primarily performed in an office