Staff Auditor - Audit Division

Position: Staff Auditor I - Performance Audit Division
** Agency
* * Office of the State Auditor
** Division
* * Administration
* * Job Classification Title
** Assistant State Auditor I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC12

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.
** Description of Work
** The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Staff Auditor I to serve within our Performance Audit Division. This position will participate in providing independent, objective, and relevant examinations of management practices and operational results of North Carolina funded entities.
As part of our team, you will get to:

• Begin to understand auditing standards, conduct auditee interviews, identify and verify controls, and provide input to design further audit procedures  
• Execute audit procedures and determine exceptions in audit testing  
• Help conduct audits from a variety of sources and cover a wide variety of program and activities  
• Grow your experience in accounting and auditing
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000**##
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, technical and professional standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and General Accepted Auditing Standards
* Ability to confirm accuracy, integrity, and conformance to rules, regulations, standards and to recognize deficiencies in controls or other weaknesses
* Ability to recognize routine problems and identify reportable issues is the state’s
** Fiscal Watchdog**. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
** State Benefits
** including:
* Work-Life Balance:  + 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off  + Generous paid time off each year
* Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
* Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
* An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
* If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit  to learn more
** Supplemental and Contact Information
*** The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.
* In order to receive credit for work history and credentials you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
* You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.
* If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.  + The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:
* Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
* If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under…