Financial Staff Auditor II

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

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

Review and analyze accounting transactions and perform test procedures on more complex audit areas

Document the results of your work and any potential findings

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.

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, including:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid personal observance leave day
• At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
• 12 paid sick days accrued per year
• 24 hours paid community service leave
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies

• The ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• The ability to review and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and technical and professional standards
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to conduct interview

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience