Professional Auditor

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

CPA study time (in-office)

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting 2 days/week after year

Job summary

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in South Carolina is seeking entry-level Professional Auditors to join a team-focused audit group. You will assist with financial and compliance engagements for state entities and Medicaid-related reports, developing approach and workpapers as part of the engagement team.

Candidates should have accounting knowledge, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel within the Columbia metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Professional Auditor you will be part of a team-driven approach conducting financial and compliance engagements for state entities or Medicaid providers.
• Develop engagement approach and workpapers to support methodology; collaborate with engagement team.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and travel to engagement sites within the Columbia area; minimal overnight travel.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our Team! The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for eager, enthusiastic, career driven individuals to join our dynamic audit team where your skills can be used to assure transparency and accountability in state government. This is an entry level position. If you’re a recent graduate or looking to make a change to your career path, this position may be a great fit for you.

Job Responsibilities

Come join our Team! The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for eager, enthusiastic, career driven individuals to join our dynamic audit team where your skills can be used to assure transparency and accountability in state government. This is an entry level position. If you’re a recent graduate or looking to make a change to your career path, this position may be a great fit for you.

As a Professional Auditor you will be part of a team-driven approach that conducts financial, and compliance engagements related to state entities or to financial and statistical reports filed by providers of Medicaid services. The Professional Auditor will assist the engagement team to develop an approach to the assignment, as well as develop workpapers to support the engagement methodology. The Professional Auditor position requires strong communication skills, a desire to learn, a general knowledge of the principles of accounting and auditing, basic computer skills, and excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. The Professional Auditor must be willing to work in a team environment.

Who We Are

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves as the independent audit function for the State of South Carolina. Our mission is to promote trust and confidence in state government. OSA is organized into three service delivery divisions: State Agency, Medicaid, and Internal Audit Services, supported by an Administration division.

The Office of the State Auditor offers a flexible work schedules that fosters an ideal work/life balance. Our work week consist of 37.5 hours for a 1,950-hour work year.

After one year, 2 days per week telecommuting is another option.

We offer tuition assistance and certification reimbursement. We encourage professional growth and encourage our employees to pursue their CPA. As well, employees who utilize our Certification Assistance Program will be given 8 hours of in office study time. The Office of the State Auditor offers a defined career path and promotes internal advancement within the agency.

Our organizational culture is focused on personal development and mentorship. We value our employees and are committed to aiding in employees professional and personal development.

The Office of the State Auditor participates in various community outreach programs. All employees are given the opportunity to give back to the community while bonding with their team members.

OSA is committed to a diverse workforce by providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, or disability.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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