Audit Specialist II - Internal Audit Office

Description

This position is a clear line appointment for an Auditor Specialist II under the Performance Audit Section, Internal Audit Office, reporting to the Auditor Specialist III.

• Performance Audit Planning and Execution – Plan, organize, and conduct performance audits of various programs to determine if goals and objectives achieve intended results and meet legal requirements.
• Develop and execute audit programs, conduct fieldwork, document findings in work papers, and develop audit schedules.
• Evaluate internal controls to identify areas of risk and document areas for improvement.
• Ensure accountability by verifying that proper systems of internal controls are maintained within the program office.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Collect and analyze information from documents, data, interviews, program records, and relevant laws or regulations; extract, format, and analyze data to provide necessary information for performance audits and audit reports.
• Synthesize complex or technical material into clear, accurate, and objective findings.
• Review and analyze all evidence collected during the performance audit, including the identification and analysis of legal, regulatory, or procedural issues.
• Evaluate program performance, internal controls, and compliance with statutory and policy requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation – Write detailed, high‑quality reports that explain complex issues clearly, objectively, and accurately; develop findings and conclusions based on a reasoned analysis; document findings and summarize issues with substantiation.
• Prepare reports and recommendations that explain complex subjects in a clear and accessible manner.
• Communication and Collaboration – Communicate professionally with department personnel, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders; collaborate with team members in preparing and submitting final reports and recommendations; work independently and collaboratively throughout all phases of a performance audit; maintain professionalism, integrity, and objectivity throughout assignments, handling confidential and sensitive information with care.
• Project and Professional Management – Manage and prioritize assignments effectively to meet project goals and deadlines; apply specialized knowledge of budgeting, public administration, and generally accepted governmental auditing standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education – Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration (major in accounting or other business administration field) or auditing, law, etc., including at least twelve (12) semester hours of accounting or auditing courses.

Desired Education – Courses covering data analytics, programming, and short data script writing are helpful but not required.

Experience – Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in government accounting, auditing, or budgeting, of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency, or system.

Desired Experience – Two (2) years of professional performance audits, analytical or similar work evaluating programs, financial controls, compliance systems, or operational effectiveness.

Combined Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department; substitutions may be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.

Knowledge – Financial, management, and government accounting and auditing; generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices; business statistics; computer‑based information systems; laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Desired Knowledge – Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Ability to – Provide a variety of professional audit functions, including technical guidance on detailed procedures, complex data analysis, and report preparation; offer consultation to state, complex area, and school officials; propose rationale and…