Staff Auditor I - Financial Audit Division

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for Staff Auditor I to assist with various financial audits performed on entities across state government including institutions of higher education.

OSA is the states 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 Benefitsincluding:

• 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 states 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 to learn more

As part of our team you will get to:

• Participate in planning meetings for assigned audits where the team discusses audit risk and designs audit procedures to address the risks
• Conduct on-site fieldwork including gaining an understanding of internal controls
• Analyze accounting transactions and perform test procedures
• Continue learning to expand and develop technical skills

• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Bachelors degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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.
• Please attach a transcript (unofficial copies are accepted) or email a copy to to receive credit for your required education.
• 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: checks will be performed on all top finalists.
  
  The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
  • Applicants seeking Veterans 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

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