Professional Auditor

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Come join our Team! The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for eager, enthusiastic, career-driven individuals to join our dynamic audit team where your skills can be used to assure transparency and accountability in state government. This is an entry-level position. If you’re a recent graduate or looking to make a change to your career path, this position may be a great fit for you.

As a Professional Auditor, you will be part of a team-driven approach that conducts financial and compliance engagements related to state entities or to financial and statistical reports filed by providers of Medicaid services. The Professional Auditor will assist the engagement team to develop an approach to the assignment, as well as develop work papers to support the engagement methodology. The position requires strong communication skills, a desire to learn, a general knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, basic computer skills, and excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.

The Professional Auditor must be willing to work in a team environment.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves as the independent audit function for the State of South Carolina. Our mission is to promote trust and confidence in state government. OSA is organized into three service delivery divisions:
State Agency, Medicaid, and Internal Audit Services, supported by an Administration division. The Office offers flexible hours and work location policies to foster work/life balance, with a work week of 37.5 hours for a 1,950-hour work year.

We offer tuition assistance and certification reimbursement, encouraging professional growth and pursuit of CPA certification. Employees utilizing our Certification Assistance Program are provided with 8 hours of in-office study time. OSA promotes internal advancement and a defined career path.

Our organizational culture emphasizes personal development and mentorship. We value our employees and support their professional and personal growth. Additionally, OSA participates in community outreach programs, providing employees opportunities to give back while bonding with team members.

OSA is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, or disability.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• General knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to engagement sites within the metropolitan Columbia area; minimal overnight travel required

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in major and overall (preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credit hours in accounting, including 12 junior-level courses or above
• Interest in pursuing CPA certification