Public Accounts Auditor 1

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts seeks entry-level Public Accounts Auditors to perform basic audit procedures under supervision. Work includes audits of local and state records, gaining exposure to governmental accounting standards and preparing electronic work papers.

The role emphasizes a balance between on-site county office work and potential telecommuting, with a focus on developing professional accounting skills in a rewarding public-service environment.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking.
• Self-motivated, follows through on tasks, and meets deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team and accept feedback.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning level audit procedures under direct supervision.
• Assist with audits of local and state records and related documentation.
• Learn governmental accounting standards and prepare electronic work papers.
• Support field work at county offices and on-site audits as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

The Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts is responsible for ensuring that public resources are protected, accurately valued, properly accounted for, and effectively used to improve the quality of life for residents across the Commonwealth. Led by the 48th Auditor of Public Accounts, Allison Ball, the office conducts independent audits and reviews of state and local government entities. The team is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in public service. Employees contribute directly to making Kentucky’s government more effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of its communities.

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Auditor of Public Accounts

Location

Location Varies - Rowan, Fleming, Lewis, Carter, Elliott, Greenup

Description

The Auditor of Public Accounts is an independent agency responsible for performing audits of state and local governments. Our mission is to ensure that public resources are protected, accurately valued, properly accounted for, and effectively employed to raise the quality of life for Kentucky citizens. Our auditors have a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging environment at an agency that also supports a healthy work/life balance, with the potential for flexible schedules.

Our agency conducts annual audits including fiscal courts, county clerks, and sheriffs. We also audit state agencies as part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s annual financial statement audit. In addition to the more than 600 annual audits issued, we conduct special examinations for waste, fraud, and abuse, and reviews of various entities that receive public funds – these can range from large state agencies, to city governments or local fire departments.

This position is in the Office of Local Government Audits Local Branch E, and therefore, is anticipated to work primarily on fiscal court and county official audits within that region of the state. Audit work will be conducted with a balance between required work on-site, at county offices, and telecommuting. The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Entry-level Public Accounts Auditors work under direct supervision and perform beginning level procedures in the audit of local and state records and may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Public Accounts Auditors gain valuable experience by learning fundamental techniques and principles related to governmental accounting, state and local accounting systems, governmental auditing standards, preparing electronic work papers, interviewing, audit comment development, and other valuable skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• The ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking.
• Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established timeframes with a minimum amount of supervision.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept both peer and supervisor feedback.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment. Routine travel to and from the work site is required to perform on-site audit procedures and to attend training opportunities as assigned. Periodic overnight travel may occur, but is not typical.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $55,507.11 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK