Risk Assessment Executive Financial Associate

Position Overview

Are you looking to jump-start your career utilizing analytical and auditing skills? Do you want to serve the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Bureau of Audits is seeking a self‑motivated, detail‑oriented individual to assess and examine risks within the Commonwealth, supporting clear planning and strong financial practices. Join a motivated team that values learning and teamwork and help shape financial stability across the commonwealth.

This position supports statewide efforts to review financial risks and assist in developing key audit plans. The role helps guide important decisions that influence how agencies respond to potential concerns. As a Risk Assessment Executive Financial Associate, you will perform the following duties:

• Understanding Objectives:
  Gain knowledge of strategic goals and performance measures for the audit organization
• Policy Awareness:
  Stay aware of policies, activities, and resource use within the Bureau of Audits to support its mission
• Risk Assessment Support:
  Assist the Audit Manager in facilitating risk assessments and evaluating multi‑agency processes
• Analytical Review:
  Apply data mining and analytical methods to identify patterns, trends, and irregularities using audit tools
• Communication:
  Share progress updates with the Audit Manager and discuss any issues that arise
• Collaboration:
  
  Support teamwork by exchanging knowledge with colleagues

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch
• Alternate work schedule available after completion of probationary period
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home full‑time with occasional in‑office days; requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and a Pennsylvania‑based approved location. Full‑time telework is subject to change and may be provided during the interview
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable
• Applicants will receive further communication regarding this position via the email address used on the application

• Three years as an Accounting Assistant (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal government title) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting plus an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting
• Two years as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal government title) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting plus an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting
• A bachelor’s degree including 21 credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit

• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided in the application itself
• If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications and missing materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work; the use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information is not permitted

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs
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• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position; no additional test at a test centre
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on the application and in response…