Staff Auditor II

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

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Personal day

Vacation days

Sick days

Community service leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor seeks a motivated analyst with a focus on public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. The role supports accountability, transparency, and efficiency in state government through independent audits and rigorous data analysis.

You will participate in audit planning, gain understanding of audited entities, develop report findings with context and visuals, and review data to draw actionable insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness.
• Familiarity with Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) for audit compliance.
• Excellent professional communication with state entities and auditees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of auditee meetings to discuss audit scope and findings.
• Gain understanding of entities and programs audited by the division.
• Develop report findings with context, data analysis, visuals, and communication.
• Review data, documentation, and records to draw insights for senior team members.

Skills

Program evaluation

GAGAS compliance

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework

Equivalent education/experience

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 forced 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 a part of our team, you will get to:

• Participate in the planning of auditee meetings to discuss audit scope, potential findings of interest, and what would make the audit most beneficial to the decision-makers involved
• Gain an understanding of various entities, and/or programs that are being audited by the DAVE Division
• Develop the elements of the report finding, including additional context, data analysis, visualization, and communication
• Review collected data, documentation, and records to draw insights for senior team members

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

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.

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

State Benefits

• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience