Assistant Auditor - Financial Division

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow instructions in the “To Apply” section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. The Office of Auditor of State (AOS) provides post‑audit services for state, local, and institutional governments.

The duties of an assistant auditor are performed under the direction of an experienced in‑charge auditor and under the general supervision of a Manager.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or a post‑high‑school vocational/technical, business, or community‑college degree with at least twenty semester hours 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 part of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Employees in this class must commit to pursuing certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Overnight travel is required; time spent traveling varies by audit assignment. Reimbursement for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses will be provided according to state guidelines. Background checks are conducted on all finalists before an offer is made.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance (Government Administration)