Staff Auditor II - Audit Division

Agency

Office of the State Auditor

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

Assistant State Auditor II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

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.

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Performance Staff Auditor II to assist in performance audits conducted on state agencies, universities, colleges, licensing boards, state specific programs, and private companies that have contracts with the State of North Carolina. This position is designed to contribute to the completion of audits that improve performance, strengthens accountability, and enhances transparency of state government programs.

• Work collaboratively to plan and conduct audits within a range of topics

• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs being audited

• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including gathering information and interviews, determining risks that impact the auditee, and identifying processes and controls that mitigate those risks

• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, and financial or program documentation and systems

• Document the results of your work with any potential findings and recommendations included

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

• Understands and applies auditing standards

• Consistently delivers high-quality audit work

• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals

• Practices critical thinking skills when determining and conducting audits

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

OSA 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:

• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options

• NC OSHR:
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• 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 www.student aid.gov to learn more

• 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 credential 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.

• Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists.

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