Staff Auditor II

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a

Performance Staff Auditor II

to assist in performance audits conducted on state agencies, universities, colleges, licensing boards, state specific programs, and private companies that have contracts with the State of North Carolina. This position is design to contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthens accountability, and enhances transparency of state government programs.

OSA

is your

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.
  
  

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Get To

• Work collaboratively to plan and conduct audits within a range of topics
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including gathering information and interviews, determining risks that impact the auditee, and identifying processes and controls that mitigate those risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, and financial or program documentation and systems
• Document the results of your work with any potential findings and recommendations included
  
  

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState 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
• 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
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more
  
  

## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Understands and applies auditing standards
• Consistently delivers high-quality audit work
• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals
• Practices critical thinking skills when determining and conducting audits
  
  

## Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

## Supplemental and Contact Information

• The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and 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 recruitment@ncauditor.gov 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: https://www.naces.org/members
• Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected top finalists.
  
  

The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applican s seeking Veteran's 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).

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