Hybrid - Financial Auditor

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County

Organization: Auditor Of State

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $25.11

Unposting Date: May 29, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill: Training

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning

Agency Contact Name: Anjanette Wears

Agency Contact Information: Auditor of State

Hybrid - Financial Auditor

(240004OC)

Job Duties

• 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 obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes:

• Other duties as assigned by manager

Why work for the Auditor of State?

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. Benefits include:

• Hybrid work environment

• Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule

• Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure

• CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Robust Pension Program – OPERS – 14% contribution from State!

• Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

Educational and Capability Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)

o 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

o OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field

• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• 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.

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.

Knowledge of accounting; algebra; basic auditing*; statistics*; office practices & procedures*; generally accepted government auditing standards & auditing procedures adopted by Auditor of State*; public relations*. Skill in operation of motor vehicle; use of calculator; use of personal computer*. Ability to understand system of accounting procedures; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle routine inquiries from & contacts with public officials; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; cooperate with co-workers on group projects. (*)Developed after employment.