Liquor Store Examiner

Colorado Psychiatric; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Auditor General (PA) seeks a Liquor Store Examiner 1 to audit PLCB operations across Pennsylvania, including about 600 Wine and Spirit Shoppes, ensuring compliance with laws and auditing standards.

The role requires an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, or math, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pennsylvania residency and a PA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, or math.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting or auditing.
• Pennsylvania residency and valid PA driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Regulation review: research laws, regulations, guidelines, and auditing standards.
• Record analysis: locate, evaluate, and analyze store records and other information.
• Data management: create, input, access, and retrieve audit work papers, audit findings, and audit/administrative reports.
• Compliance checking: examine store operations for adherence to required standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Audit knowledge

Regulatory research

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting or auditing

Job description

THE POSITION

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) Liquor Store Examiner (LSE) 1 position within the Bureau of Liquor Control Audits. The LSE 1 position participates in the examination of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) operations of approximately 600 Wine and Spirit Shoppes across the Commonwealth and determines compliance with applicable law, regulations, guidelines, rules, and auditing standards. As a Liquor Store Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Regulation Review: Research laws, regulations, guidelines, and auditing standards
• Record Analysis: Locate, evaluate, and analyze store records and other information
• Data Management: Create, input, access, and retrieve data including but not limited to audit work papers, audit findings, and audit/administrative reports
• Compliance Checking: Examine store operations for adherence to required standards

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This position is located in the Southeast region of Pennsylvania, including Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Occasional travel to auditee sites is required.
• Telework: You will be expected 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Associate degree from an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be a Pennsylvania resident by the date of hire.
• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania 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 Auditing 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.