Staff Auditor II - Performance Audit Division

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

State Pension

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) seeks a Performance Staff Auditor II to assist in performance audits of state agencies, universities, and contracted entities. This exempt, at-will position contributes to audits that improve performance, strengthen accountability, and enhance transparency of state programs.

Join a team dedicated to fiscal oversight, collaboration with auditees and legislators, and rigorous audit practices designed to protect taxpayers and support good

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Auditing standards

Quality audit work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.

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, strengthens accountability, and enhances transparency of state government programs.

As part of our team, you will get to:

• 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/Management Preferences

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

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

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 office here! Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor? - YouTube

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
• 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

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

In order to receive credit for work history and credential you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.

If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.

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

Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists.

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.

Applicants who are former members of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were 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 d...