External Auditor

Overview

Job Description
- External Auditor 2 (2600051D)

Organization:
Job & Family Services

Unposting Date:
Jul 20, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO

Compensation: $31.47 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Auditing

Technical

Skills:

Data Analytics, Management, Program Management, Training

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Time Management

The Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) runs Ohio's unemployment insurance program. This program provides temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and supports local economies by keeping money in circulation. For more information, visit the ODJFS OUIO webpage.

• Travel throughout an 8 to 10 county region to review employer payroll and business records for compliance with UI laws and regulations.
• Analyze multiple sources of information to verify accurate reporting and payment of UI taxes.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data to make well-supported audit decisions.
• Educate employers on UI requirements and best practices.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines. UI auditors must complete a set number of audits each month in addition to other duties, requiring strong time-management skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Use a personal computer, calculator, and relevant software to prepare audit reports and worksheets.

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

• 12 months experience as an External Auditor 1

Option 2:

• 4 years experience in auditing or accounting, including 2 years auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.

Option 3:

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 24 months experience in auditing or accounting, including 12 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.

Option 4:

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 32. Starting salary is the minimum of that pay range (step 1, currently $31.47 per hour). Steps progress with time and annual adjustments.

Location:

This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities
- Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. Proximity to the applicant's home address will be considered. Addresses include:
Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30

E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215;
Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308;
Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414.

Travel:
This position requires travel to multiple counties.

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Why Work for the State of Ohio:
We offer a variety of benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include medical coverage, dental/vision and life premiums after eligibility, paid time off, family leave, education and development opportunities, and participation in public retirement systems. Benefits eligibility is dependent on factors and specific details can be provided by the Agency Contact listed above.

Selection Priority Notice
:
Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Other candidates are considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected.

ADA Notice
:
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, contact o.gov.

Background check information
:
Final candidate will undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

ADA Statement
:
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and provides access and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.

Drug-Free Workplace
:
Ohio is a drug-free workplace; this position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).