Public Audit Associate – Hybrid & Growth Path

State of Ohio - Auditor Of State; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 88,340,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Scedle

Merit-Based Internal Promotion

CPA and Professional Certification Re/

Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)

Retirement Planning

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

The Auditor of State’s office in Ohio is seeking qualified accounting professionals to join external financial audit teams serving government clients in Athens, OH. Candidates should have accounting education/experience and be prepared for travel to audit sites.

Primary duties include learning auditing techniques, conducting fieldwork, and drafting findings, with opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)
• o OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level
• o OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Travel to Audit Site Work Locations

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
• Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence.
• Performs audit fieldwork which includes visual examination of records and organizing workpapers showing audit results.
• Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
• Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Auditing

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting preferred)

16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting

3 years of accounting experience

Job description

The Auditor of State’s office in Ohio is seeking qualified accounting professionals to join external financial audit teams serving government clients in Athens, OH. Candidates should have accounting education/experience and be prepared for travel to audit sites.

Primary duties include learning auditing techniques, conducting fieldwork, and drafting findings, with opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.