Auditor III

With limited need for direct supervision, the Auditor III:
1. Conducts background research of agencies being audited, including examinations of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations and may oversee the work of a team of auditors who are conducting background research.
2. Leads an audit team or participates actively as a member of an audit team, contributing ideas, completing assigned duties and discussing with the team leader methods to be applied in the audit context. As an active team member, may exercise some supervision over other team members.
3. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data pertinent to audits performed by the Office and may oversee the work of an audit team involved in this process.
4. Travels to audit site locations and performs audit fieldwork which includes inspection of records and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of the audit examination. May oversee the work of a team of auditors who are performing fieldwork.
5. Conducts interviews of agency staff to elicit relevant factual information and may oversee the work of auditors who will conduct interviews of agency staff.
6. Prepares, writes or otherwise drafts preliminary audit findings and may oversee the work of an audit team engaged in preparing preliminary drafts of audit findings
7. Drafts audit reports or portions of audit reports.
8. Participates in developing survey and fieldwork audit plans.
9. Negotiates and monitors contract audits when assigned.
10. Exercises initiative for self-development by actively seeking increased knowledge of governmental auditing. Participates actively in on-the-job training and other training available through the office. May prepare for career movement to Auditor IV or an Audit Specialist position.
11. Performs other assigned or required duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting

- Two years’ experience in auditing or accounting
- Strong conceptual, reading, communication, comprehension, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Must be able to lead a team, take initiative, and meet deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant
- Master's degree in accounting
- Coursework in governmental accounting, auditing, fraud detection, and/or information systems
- Experience in a public agency, particularly in Illinois and/or auditing State government agencies
- Experience with OAG Audit Guide and professional standards applicable to OAG audits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,076.00 - $90,756.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees may wear a mask and telecommute per CDC guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Are you completing (or do you already have) a degree in Accounting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location