Legislative Auditor

Job : 35204 - Legislative Auditor

Agency
:
Department of Legislative Audit

Location
:
Pierre

Closing Date
:
Open Until Filled

Salary
:
Auditor I: $63,000-$66,000 annually, Auditor II: $72,500-$79,500 annually, Auditor III: $81,500-$109,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications).

Department of Legislative Audit is a non-partisan agency that audits state and local governmental entities on behalf of the state of South Dakota. Additional mission details omitted.

• Work well individually and in a team environment.
• Produce neat, concise, logical, and well-supported work product that complies with auditing standards and best practices.
• Contribute to a results-oriented culture through active participation in meetings and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensure that written and verbal communications are clear and easily understood by all clients, such as the legislature, state agencies, local governing bodies, elected officials, citizens of South Dakota, and the federal government.
• Show initiative and seek opportunities for innovation and increased efficiency to improve and support the mission to make government work better.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify an applicant for consideration.

Candidates are not required to be licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for employment. We encourage and assist professionals in obtaining certifications such as CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or CIDA.

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields, plus 2 to 3 years’ experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields.

Certification as a CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or CIDA may substitute for experience.

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields, plus 4 to 6 years’ experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields.

Certification as a CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or CIDA may substitute for experience.

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and other desktop tools
• Governmental Accounting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Auditing Standards

• Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 days per year)
• Paid Family Leave (up to twelve weeks of additional leave due to birth or adoption of a child)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System (a top-rated public retirement system)
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Moving allowance of up to $15,000 may be available

To be considered, attach your cover letter, resume, and college transcript with application.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer