THE POSITION
Do you have a degree in accounting or finance and want to help make your community stronger? We are 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 Pennsylvania stronger!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Department of Auditor General (DAG) is looking to fill two Auditor 1 positions within the bureau of Fire Relief Audits. The Auditor 1 positions involve auditing government agencies and programs as well as organizations, businesses, and other entities that receive state funds. The auditor determines that compliance with applicable law, regulations, guidelines, rules, and auditing standards are being met. 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
- Travel and overnight stays may be required as needed within Pennsylvania.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. 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:
- Degree from accredited college or university with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing; or
- An equivalent combination of education with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing, experience, and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, which is not under suspension.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- CPA, CFE, CGAP, CGFM, CIA, and/or CISA certification.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include 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.
Veterans:
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