Auditor 4, Auditor General

Do you have a degree in accounting or finance and prior auditing experience according to Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and want to help make your community stronger?  The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is looking for motivated, self-starting individuals like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs.  This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits.  The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to strengthen our great state of Pennsylvania.  Bring your knowledge and experience to our team and unleash your potential! 

As an Auditor 4 within the Bureau of State and Federal Audits, you will be responsible for supervising an audit team and performing various assignments to complete the annual audit of the Commonwealth’s Basic Financial Statements (BFS) as presented in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the annual Single Audit of the Commonwealth, performance audits, or other engagement of Commonwealth agencies.  Within this role, it is essential to consistently administer the policies and procedures of the Department of the Auditor General. 

Some primary functions of this position involve the ability to learn, research, and apply laws, regulations, and auditing standards applicable to audits, in addition to analyzing and evaluating accounts and records of auditees.  You will input, access, and retrieve data to and from personal computers and computer systems, and perform on-site job training for subordinates.  We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to independently conduct duties.  

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Occasional travel to the Harrisburg Finance Building is required.
• This position is home headquartered.  You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Degree from accredited college or university with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing; or
• An equivalent combination of education with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing, experience, and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.  See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 
• You must attach a transcript to your application.  If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.