Auditing Specialist - Audit Division

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The specialist in this position is responsible for the quality assurance function for audits or reviews of nonprofits, local health departments, and governmental entities conducted by the Audit Division. The specialist is responsible for assisting the director and managers in reviewing audit working papers and reports to ensure that audits are (1) conducted in accordance with professional standards, (2) predefined audit objectives are adequately addressed, and (3) the results are appropriately communicated in audit reports or monitoring reviews.

The position is responsible for ensuring complex assignments/audits are completed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with Division standards. The work requires considerable independent judgment to select proper courses of action; and requires the interpretation of complex laws, regulations, rules, and departmental policy.

The specialist will be the sole expert as it relates to Title 2 CFR Part 200 and other Federal requirements related to the programs under audit and/or affect monitoring efforts. The specialist will provide technical assistance and guidance regarding Federal requirements to MDHHS Bureaus, Divisions, Sections, Offices that administer Federal awards. The specialist will maintain the Audit Division’s professional electronic library and resources available to the Division’s Auditors.

The specialist will be responsible for developing improvements to the audit process, including process mapping, forms, standard report formats. The specialist will participate in assessing and developing training sessions (both internal and external).

The specialist will be required to participate in special projects, and other more complex audits as assigned.

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here.

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

• Four years of professional experience equivalent to an Auditor, including two years equivalent to an Auditor P11 or Assistant Auditor General P11, or one year equivalent to an Auditor 12 or Assistant Auditor General 12.
• Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of P11 experience.
• Or possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of P11 experience.

The physical location of this position is Grand Tower (235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI.). Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be…