Senior Auditor

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Benefits

Flexible schedule options

Paid time off

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative analyst skilled in public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This role supports accountability, transparency, and efficiency across state government through independent audits and rigorous analysis.

As a member of the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, you will apply Yellow Book standards and evidence-based approaches to inform decision-makers with actionable findings.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness.
• Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements.
• Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees.

Responsibilities

• Plan meetings with auditees to discuss audit scope and potential findings.
• Aid in designing audit procedures tailored to each project.
• Develop report findings with data analytics, visualization, and clear communication.
• Serve as a technical resource to the audit team and provide day-to-day supervision to staff.

Skills

Evaluate government programs

GA GAS Yellow Book standards

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 accounting hours

Job description

The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative, and motivated analyst who is familiar with public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This position gives you the opportunity to keep state government accountable by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Job requires flexible problem-solving and willingness to continually learn.

This position is within the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, a cross-function division that provides independent, objective, and relevant audits using program evaluation standards, data analytics, and investigative practices.

The division was created under Session Law 2025-89 as a special task force assigned to tackle some of the most pressing issues in North Carolina state government operations. The performance audits and special reports released by the division offer actionable insights and vital information to decision-makers in state government. These reports aim to highlight problems and offer tangible solutions to the public, program leadership, and elected officials.

As part of our team, you will get to:

• Plan meetings with auditees to discuss audit scope, potential findings of interest, and what would make the audit most beneficial to the decision-makers involved
• Aid in designing audit procedures that uniquely catered to the project assigned
• Develop the report findings, provide additional context within DAVE Division reports through the use of data analytics, visualization, and communication
• Serve as a technical resource to the audit team and will be responsible for providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to other staff members on audit assignments

OSA is the state's Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Learn more about our team here! Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:
• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year, including:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid personal observance leave day
• At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
• 12 paid sick days accrued per year
• 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness
• Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements
• Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience