Assistant Auditor - Financial Division

Overview

This is a non‑merit position in the Office of the Auditor of State (AOS). Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section, as the position is exempt from the typical screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. AOS is the state post‑audit agency with responsibility for the financial and compliance audits of statewide and local governmental units, including state agencies, institutions and universities, and counties, cities and school districts.

Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, established by the U.S. GAO and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The assistant auditor works under the direction of an experienced in‑charge auditor and receives general supervision from a manager. Responsibilities include conducting audits of state and local governmental units, preparing audit findings and reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and regulations. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, the ability to plan and organize work, and the capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Continuing professional development is required and is achieved through on‑the‑job training, in‑house training programs and outside training courses and seminars.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. The Office of Auditor of State will consider qualified candidates who have graduated from a post‑high‑school vocational/technical, business college, or community college with a minimum of twenty semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, initiative and good problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Overnight travel is required. Time spent traveling and away from home varies according to each individual audit assignment. Reimbursement for transportation, meal and lodging expenses will be provided according to state guidelines. The Office of Auditor of State provides a tuition reimbursement program for courses or certificate review classes related to obtaining CPA or CFE certifications, and encourages staff to participate in professional organizations.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. All finalists will undergo a background check prior to any offer. Iowa complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees’ rights to work without joining a labor organization. Employees in this class must commit to pursuing certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click the link to view the full job description. Employees in this class must commit to pursuing certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).