Senior Auditor - Audit Division

Agency Office of the State Auditor Division Administration Job Classification Title Assistant State Auditor III (S) Position Number  Grade NC21

About Us The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Senior Auditor to serve on our Performance Audit Division. This position will contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthen accountability, and enhance transparency of North Carolina state government programs.

• Plan and conduct audits ranging from a range of topics and programs for entities that include state agencies, universities, community colleges, licensing boards, non-profits, and private companies that contract with the state
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited
• Conduct on-site fieldwork to gather information, determine risk impacting the auditee, and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Document the results of audit work, including potential findings and recommendations
• Help guide auditors during audits that hold less experience

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, technical and professional standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Ability to develop and follow work plans, apply sampling techniques, design test procedures, and assist others in design
• Ability to identify reportable issues and underlying problems, in order to propose solutions
• Serve as an example for other team members in a manner by which tasks are completed, open to feedback and suggestions for improvement, and assists in technical supervision/development of lower-level auditors

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
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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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The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6…