External Auditor 2

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

In this role your primary responsibility is to ensure that publicly funded child care program funds are used properly and in compliance with regulations.

A typical week might include:

• Reviewing financial records attendance logs and program documentation from child care providers
• Conducting audits either independently or as part of a team
• Traveling to child care centers or family child care homes to perform on-site reviews
• Interviewing providers staff and sometimes recipients about program operations and fund usage
• Analyzing internal controls billing practices and compliance with state requirements
• Documenting findings in detailed work papers and audit reports
• Using spreadsheets and audit tools to organize and evaluate data
• Communicating with providers county agencies and internal leadership

Some days are highly structured (data analysis report writing) while others involve fieldwork and face-to-face interaction.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview proficiency instrument and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license.

4 yrs. auditing or accounting which must have included 2 yrs. auditing accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting business administration computer science or related field; 24 mos. auditing or accounting which must have included 12 mos. auditing accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 1 66461.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

About us

Our mission is to promote positive lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention quality education and family support DCY we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!To learn more about DCY please visit our website atDepartment of Children and Youth .

Field Staff Worker:

This position is designated as a field position. As a field worker an employee spends the majority of his/her time traveling for their position performing duties to include but not limited to inspections monitoring observing training technical assistance site visits conducting interviews reviewing records and data collection in various environments. Field workers are expected to manage their daily itineraries report progress and coordinate their travel schedule with their supervisor. This designation is determined and approved only by management. Field workers are also required to report to the DCY Office Space on a quarterly basis and based on operational need.