Entry-Level Auditor — State Government Growth Path

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

CPA study time

Job summary

Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking an entry-level Professional Auditor to join a team-focused audit group. You will contribute to financial and compliance engagements for state entities or Medicaid-related reports and help develop workpapers and engagement approaches.

The role emphasizes communication, learning, and a CPA-driven career path, with tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and opportunities for remote work after one year.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• General knowledge of the principles of accounting and auditing.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to engagement sites which are generally located within the metropolitan Columbia area; minimal overnight travel required.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 in major and overall preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree which includes at least 24 credit hours of accounting, 12 of which must be junior-level courses or above.
• Interest in seeking CPA

Responsibilities

• Assist the engagement team to develop an approach to the assignment.
• Develop workpapers to support the engagement methodology.
• Collaborate on financial and compliance engagements for state entities or Medicaid-related reports.
• Support team in a collaborative, team-driven audit environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Accounting credits requirement (24+ hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking an entry-level Professional Auditor to join a team-focused audit group. You will contribute to financial and compliance engagements for state entities or Medicaid-related reports and help develop workpapers and engagement approaches.

The role emphasizes communication, learning, and a CPA-driven career path, with tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and opportunities for remote work after one year.