Associate Auditor - Hybrid Position

Auditor Of State - Ohio

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Associate Auditor position at the Auditor of State's office involves performing external financial audits for public entities in Ohio. The role is designed for accounting professionals who will work in small teams to ensure taxpayer dollars are utilized according to legal standards. The position offers a hybrid work environment and emphasizes professional development and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques and Ohio State government practices.
• Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties and communicating with the team leader.
• Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence.
• Perform audit fieldwork, including visual examination of records and preparation of workpapers.
• Gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits.
• Review data and other information relevant to the audit.
• Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
• Help draft audit comments for audit reports.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (Accountancy degree preferred) or completion of at least 12 semester hours in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under time-budget structures.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification
• Governmental accounting experience

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
• Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
• CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
• Retirement Planning
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities