Forensic Auditor

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Exam reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Auditor Of State in Ohio is seeking a Forensic Auditor to perform fieldwork, assess internal controls, and apply the AOS approach to forensic audits in government entities; the role covers the East Region including Stark County.

You will compile audit summaries, findings, and comments, with a focus on fraud detection; a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and 3+ years external audit experience are required, plus CPA/CFE a plus; travel within assigned region is expected; flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 or more years experience in external audit environment.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus.
• Professional Certification as a CPA or CFE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork as part of a forensic audit team.
• Understand client internal controls and financial procedures.
• Implement AOS approach for forensic audits and execute fraud detection techniques.
• Prepare audit summaries, comments, and findings.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Ethics and Values

Accounting and Finance (Technical)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Job Description - Forensic Auditor (260006YL)

Forensic Auditor (260006YL)

Organization

Auditor Of State

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Ethics and Values

Agency Overview

The Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) receives many allegations of fraud. The result of these allegations may result in execution of an investigative audit by the AOS Special Investigations Unit. A forensic audit is performed by forensic auditors and law enforcement officials for the purpose of pursuing and prosecuting fraud and corruption where it exists in Ohio's government entities.

What will you be doing?

Forensic Auditors are responsible for performing fieldwork associated with that of an experienced Audit Staff or Auditors in Charge at a Certified Public Accounting Firm. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures, implementing AOS approach for performing forensic audits, executing fraud detection techniques, preparing audit summaries, and preparing audit comments and findings.

Location

The SIU is currently seeking to fill one vacancy throughout the East Region area (Summit, Portage, Stark, Carroll, Jefferson, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull.) Auditors are responsible for covering fraud investigations taking place in their geographic quadrant.

Why work for the Auditor of State?

Working for the AOS will allow you to pursue justice in the government sector. Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer:

• Flexible work schedules and locations
• Professional exam reimbursement
• Excellent benefits and retirement plan

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3 or more years experience in external audit environment
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus
• Professional Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner is a plus

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.