External Auditor 3 - Hybrid

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We are seeking an External Auditor 3 (Hybrid) to join our team in our Finance Division, Audit Office.

This position includes opportunities to work Independently and as part of a team for the purpose of conducting financial and compliance audits of programs administered by the Department of Development. As part of the audit team, you will be able to put your analytical skillset to use by providing oversight of the resources flowing through the State of Ohio, Department of Development.

Some of the duties you will perform:

• Independently or as part of team, travels to audit sites to conducts routine and/or non-routine financial and compliance audits (e.g., gathers information, performs review and analysis of records, operations, activities, controls and systems or applies accepted auditing standards and principles) of simply structured and/or complex programs and/or specialized audits of programs administered by Ohio Department of Development and/or providers receiving financial resources from or are subject to oversight and acts as audit team lead.

• Prepares for designated audits by researching and gathering program information prior to conducting audit fieldwork.

• Establishes timeline and determines objective and scope of audits.

• Communicates with monitors/field representatives, program managers and team to discuss program and budget limitations.

• Prepares and mails pre-audit materials to grantees (e.g., scheduling letter, Internal Control Questionnaire, audit checklist)

• Conducts exit conferences with Executive Director and/or Chief Financial Officer and board members at conclusion of each audit in order to communicate findings and make recommendations for plan of action.

• Issues reports of audit findings and internal reports for risk assessment.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

5 years experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 months experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 3 years experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 months experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

• Or 12 months experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.

Job Skills: Auditing