Staff Auditor II - Performance Audit Division

State of North Carolina - Office of the State Auditor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Generous paid time off

Affordable health insurance

Pension plan enrollment

Job summary

State of North Carolina – Office of the State Auditor is seeking a Performance Staff Auditor II to assist in performance audits of state agencies, universities, and private contractors with NC contracts. You will plan and conduct audits, interview auditees, perform on-site fieldwork, and document findings with recommendations.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting hours and 2 years of auditing or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an accredited institution and 2 years of auditing/accounting or program evaluation
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits across diverse topics
• Engage auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand programs
• Perform on-site fieldwork, gather information, identify risks, and assess controls
• Review and analyze source records, data, and financial documentation
• Document results with potential findings and recommendations

Skills

Auditing standards

High-quality audit work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting hours

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Agency Office of the State Auditor Division Administration Job Classification Title Assistant State Auditor II (NS) Position Number 60008892 Grade NC17

Description of Work

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Performance Staff Auditor II to assist in performance audits conducted on state agencies, universities, colleges, licensing boards, state specific programs, and private companies that have contracts with the State of North Carolina. This position is designed to contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthen accountability, and enhance transparency of state government programs.

• Work collaboratively to plan and conduct audits within a range of topics
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including gathering information and interviews, determining risks that impact the auditee, and identifying processes and controls that mitigate those risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, and financial or program documentation and systems
• Document the results of your work with any potential findings and recommendations included

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Competencies

• Understands and applies auditing standards
• Consistently delivers high-quality audit work
• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals
• Practices critical thinking skills when determining and conducting audits

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?

• 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
• 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
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of the State Auditor that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). Office of the State Auditor is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Division of Human Resources Email: [e-mail]

Credential Evaluation

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.