Assistant Auditor
State of Ohio, Frankfort, KY, United States
Assistant Auditor 1
Organization
Auditor Of State
Job Description
The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in or within close proximity to Noble or Guernsey Counties to fill an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being utilized by public entities according to the letter of the law. AOS staff work in small team environments performing financial statement and administrative controls testing on government clients. These clients will include, but are not limited to, cities, villages, and schools. We are looking for individuals with an accounting education and/or experience. Click here to learn more about our office!
What you’ll do
Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes.
Visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations.
Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Benefits
The Auditor of State’s office is the state’s top financial watchdog. AOS Staff maintain the integrity of state fiscal operations while working in an unmatched flexible environment.
Hybrid work environment
Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
Retirement Planning
Work/Life Balance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)
OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level
OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field
Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Travel to Audit Site Work Locations
Desired Characteristics
You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.
ADA Statement
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.
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Organization
Auditor Of State
Job Description
The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in or within close proximity to Noble or Guernsey Counties to fill an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being utilized by public entities according to the letter of the law. AOS staff work in small team environments performing financial statement and administrative controls testing on government clients. These clients will include, but are not limited to, cities, villages, and schools. We are looking for individuals with an accounting education and/or experience. Click here to learn more about our office!
What you’ll do
Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.
Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes.
Visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations.
Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office.
Review data and other information pertinent to the audit.
Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Benefits
The Auditor of State’s office is the state’s top financial watchdog. AOS Staff maintain the integrity of state fiscal operations while working in an unmatched flexible environment.
Hybrid work environment
Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
Retirement Planning
Work/Life Balance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)
OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level
OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field
Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Travel to Audit Site Work Locations
Desired Characteristics
You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.
ADA Statement
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.
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