Auditor 1 Au - Northeast Region

THE POSITION

Do you have a degree in accounting or finance and want to help make your community stronger? The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is looking for motivated self-starting individuals like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make your community stronger!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The DAG is looking to fill Auditor 1 positions within the Bureau of County Audits

• District Court and Row Offices. The Auditor 1 position assists in ensuring that commonwealth fines, costs, fees, taxes, restitution, and surcharges are properly assessed, collected, receipted, and remitted to the appropriate state agency. Work duties include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, learning, and applying laws, regulations, guidelines, and auditing standards

• Locating, evaluating, and analyzing records and other information

• Creating, inputting, accessing, and retrieving data, including but not limited to audit work papers, audit findings, and audit/administrative reports

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, home headquartered

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday

• Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

• Routine travel to auditee sites in the posted region is required.

• Telework: You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Associate degree from an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• One or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)

• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume and college transcripts

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General's DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you have an associates degree from an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

02

If you answered no to the question above, will you receive a degree within 3-6 months of this application?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

04

If you answered no to the question above, will you receive a degree within 3-6 months of this application?

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have professional work experience in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.

07

Are you in possession of a valid PA driver's license, which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

08

Do you possess one or more of the following certificates? Select all that apply.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• None

09

Did you attach a copy of your resume and college transcript to this application?

• Yes

• No

10

I understand and agree that I will be required to visit auditee sites in the posted region on a weekly basis.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov