Senior Auditor- Office of the State Auditor
Senior Auditor- Office of the State Auditor
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Office of the State Auditor
Senior Auditor
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date:05/28/2025
Job Title: Senior Auditor
Job Class Code: 0773
Grade: 27
Administrative Unit: Supervisory
Salary Range:$67306.61 $95038.38 *Salary includes an 8.66% stipend*
Minimum starting salary established at $77454.59 annually
2 positions available
Are you looking for a position to grow your career and add to your skills expand your knowledge of accounting auditing and finance and give you the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry There is no better place to enhance your skills than the Maine Office of the State Auditor! As a Senior Auditor you will conduct independent and objective audits of the States annual financial statements and compliance with Federal program regulations. The work done at our Office helps manage risk and ensures funds are spent legally and properly.
Job Duties:This is professional supervisory services work conducting independent complex audits of organizational units of State government. Employees in this classification are responsible for planning designing and administering complex audit assignments requiring extensive knowledge of both accounting principles and auditing standards.
The daily responsibilities of a Senior Auditor includes
Providing direct supervision to staff auditors by reviewing their work for accuracy
Completeness and adherence to professional auditing standards
Research state and federal laws and regulations to ensure proper administration of state and federal programs
Analyze complex financial statements of the state to support our independent opinion that those statements have been assembled in accordance with accounting principles established by the government accounting standards board (gasb)
Effectively communicate audit issues to agency personnel so that corrective actions can be taken to improve agency operations.
Conducting special projects approved by the state auditor
Providing technical assistance to senior staff in other agencies
Interpretations of lawsregulations and changes in accounting principles
Work is performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and those contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
The background of wellqualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards and practices promulgated by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct audits of governmental entities.
- Ability to interpret federal and state laws rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare audit findings and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to secure facts through investigation.
- Ability to analyze complex financial statements of the State of Maine.
- Ability to conduct information technology audits.
- Ability to research laws regulations and highly technical accounting issues.
- Ability to interpret and implement new accounting and auditing pronouncements.
Ability to review work of professional staff for accuracy completeness and adherence to professional auditing standards
Agency Information: The Office of the State Auditor is an innovative organization that acts as the independent auditor for the State of Maine. The Office works with Maine State Government agencies to complete theStates annual Single Audit comprised of the financial statement andFederal compliance audits. The Office has the statutory authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State government including any counties municipalities and any organization institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State government.
Mission Statement: The Office of the State Auditor provides independent assurance that Maine government is accountable to the people. We examine whether funds are spent legally and properly and that data and systems are secure. OSA auditors perform their work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of the people in Maine.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible auditing and accounting experience or one (1) year of directly related auditing experience in a government environment which includes experience as a working supervisor or in an equivalent capacity
ORten (10) years of practical progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at a professional level
OR Certification as a CPA CIA or CISA
OR a Masters Degree in Business Administration or related field and one year of accounting or audit experience
OR meets the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountants Examination (at least 150 semester hours of education including a minimum 4year Bachelors or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board) and shall consist of at least 15 hours of accounting auditing and ethics (which must include at least three hours of auditing and three hours of accounting) and three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting and auditing experience or one (1) year of directly related auditing experience in a government environment that includes experience as a working supervisor or in an equivalent capacity.
Special consideration will be given to those who have a CPA designation or those who have made progress obtaining this certification.
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidaysand3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill utilize12 days of sick leaveper year.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%95% of employeeonly premiums($11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participationdecreases employeeonly premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays100% of employeeonly dental premiums($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes a percentageof pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to$40 per monthto offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesixweeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of postsecondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact Bobbie via email at
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
