What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Auditor 3 position at Ohio Department of Aging?
About The Role
An External Auditor 3 is responsible for leading monitoring engagements, preparing monitoring programs, and conducting subrecipient reviews in accordance with standard compliance practices and internal policies and procedures. This role requires the ability to adapt to change and manage multiple monitoring projects simultaneously.
Key Duties Of The Role Are
5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
Organization
Aging
Agency Contact Name and Information
Jason White
Unposting Date
Jan 2, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 21
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$33.52 - $36.90
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Auditing
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing
Professional Skills
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
About the Agency:
The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, AGE actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE.
Our Core Values Are
About The Division
The Fiscal Division (FD) monitors the programs, services, and agencies that receive our funding. Staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. They manage grants, process payments, and track spending. They manage the department's purchasing, revenue, travel, and inventory. Staff also prepare and monitor the biennial budget for the department.
An External Auditor 3 is responsible for leading monitoring engagements, preparing monitoring programs, and conducting subrecipient reviews in accordance with standard compliance practices and internal policies and procedures. This role requires the ability to adapt to change and manage multiple monitoring projects simultaneously.
Key Duties Of The Role Are
- Executing monitoring reviews of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), PASSPORT Administrative Agencies (PAAs), and other grantees or vendors by analyzing policies, processes, internal controls, contractual agreements, and federal and state regulations;
- Documenting monitoring tests, completing work papers, identifying compliance issues, maintaining supporting documentation, preparing and presenting reports on monitoring outcomes, and providing recommendations;
- Performing peer review of monitoring documentation prepared by equal or lower-level staff, preparing review notes, discussing findings with staff, and verifying resolution of review notes;
- Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
- Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
- Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Organization
Aging
Agency Contact Name and Information
Jason White
Unposting Date
Jan 2, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 21
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$33.52 - $36.90
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Auditing
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing
Professional Skills
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
About the Agency:
The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, AGE actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE.
Our Core Values Are
- Promote Independence - Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
- Empower Communities - Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
- Challenge Ageism - Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
- Advocate for Excellence - Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Engage in Innovation - Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
About The Division
The Fiscal Division (FD) monitors the programs, services, and agencies that receive our funding. Staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. They manage grants, process payments, and track spending. They manage the department's purchasing, revenue, travel, and inventory. Staff also prepare and monitor the biennial budget for the department.
Salary : $34 - $37