Senior Auditor - Performance & Compliance

Office of the State Auditor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the State Auditor is seeking a Senior Auditor in North Carolina to lead performance audits across diverse programs and entities, including state agencies and higher education. The role involves planning, conducting on-site fieldwork, and guiding less experienced auditors to ensure rigorous findings and recommendations.

The position emphasizes GAAP standards, auditing procedures, and collaboration with legislators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits ranging from a range of topics and programs for entities that include state agencies, universities, community colleges, licensing boards, non-profits, and private companies that contract with the state.
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited.
• Conduct on-site fieldwork to gather information, determine risk impacting the auditee, and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks.
• Document the results of audit work, including potential findings and recommendations.
• Help guide auditors during audits that hold less experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Office of the State Auditor is seeking a Senior Auditor in North Carolina to lead performance audits across diverse programs and entities, including state agencies and higher education. The role involves planning, conducting on-site fieldwork, and guiding less experienced auditors to ensure rigorous findings and recommendations.

The position emphasizes GAAP standards, auditing procedures, and collaboration with legislators.