Auditor III

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 57983 - 100814

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Office of Inspector General

Job Classification Title

Auditor III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NC State Government Employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply

This position serves as a lead advanced audit investigator in the Investigations Unit. The auditor is responsible for executing complex specialized audit investigations related to fraud waste and abuse involving NCDOT operations independently and under general supervision. The auditor is responsible for planning investigative audit engagements conducting investigative fieldwork and drafting reports of findings and recommendations. Audit investigations are typically initiated when a complaint or allegation is received from various sources such as the fraud hotline internal or other external sources. The audit investigator will review the working papers of other audit investigators during the planning fieldwork and reporting phases as directed by the Audit Manager and lead on other aspects of engagements and projects as directed by the Audit Manager. The audit investigator will serve as liaison with the Internal Audit Unit in the performance of risk assessments and root cause analysis. The auditor must be able to conduct investigations and produce accurate and complete investigative reports.

The auditor will also perform highly complex performance compliance and financial-related audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards. The auditor must have in depth knowledge of local state federal regulations and general statutes governing the area of work. Proficiency with data systems audit and investigative reporting decision analytics and developing and maintaining customer relationships is key in this position. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is required.

Applicants who have certifications or working towards certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are encouraged to apply.

*Overnight travel for investigations audits and training is required for this position.

*This is not a law enforcement position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $57983 $100814

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in leading and conducting audit investigations encompassing planning fieldwork and reporting phases of addition experience in interviewing employees contractors and consultants and other relevant individuals to the investigation.
Demonstrated ability to perform and manage multiple audit investigative engagements simultaneously.
Experience in writing audit investigative reports of findings and recommendations.
Experience in identifying business and fraud risks and evaluating internal controls for recommendations.
Extensive knowledge of professional standards such as generally accepted accounting principles the Global Internal Audit Standards also known as the Red Book and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) also known as the Yellow Book as well as local state and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of accounting/ auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or Bachelors degree in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and three (3) years of experience as specified above; or Associates degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience as specified above; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Cheryl Gill

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionOffice of Inspector GeneralJob Classification TitleAuditor III (NS)Position NumberGradeNC16About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmen...