Rapid Response Staff Auditor II

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Staff Auditor II to serve on our Rapid Response Division to assist with various investigations and performance audits that strengthen accountability and enhance transparency and efficiency of North Carolina government programs.

As part of our team, you will get to:

Work as part of a team to plan and complete audits of a diverse range of topics and programs

Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit

Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine:

Risks impacting the program under an audit

To identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks

Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems

Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations

• Intermediate or working knowledge of auditing/accounting principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong experience in report writing

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog
. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:
• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR:
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• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
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A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience