Description

THE POSITION

Do you have a degree or professional certification in accounting and a working knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and/or AICPA Professional Standards? If so, the Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is looking for a motivated self-starting individual like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs. To fulfill position duties, the ideal candidate should have strong technical, analytical, organizational, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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 is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) to join our Office of Quality Assurance and Technical Services (Office) team. An employee in this position works collaboratively with other employees and, at times, independently to fulfill audit quality assurance responsibilities for the Department. Quality Assurance Specialists within the Office maintain a proficient working knowledge of Government Auditing Standards, AICPA Professional Standards, and Department policies and procedures to effectively complete duties.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing Department-specific audit policies and procedures in response to standards activity, input from standard setting bodies, identified areas of risk to the Department’s system of audit quality assurance and Department-specific initiatives.
• Designing and executing ongoing monitoring procedures to evaluate compliance with quality assurance requirements and developing corrective action recommendations to mitigate identified deficiencies.
• Reviewing professional auditing and attestation standards, laws, regulations, and other criteria to determine the impact on the Department’s system of audit quality assurance and the conduct of its audit/engagements and propose implementation strategies.
• Participating in the Department’s audit quality risk assessment process, which includes identifying and assessing risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Formulating responses to requests for technical guidance and assistance on audit-related matters.
• Researching and analyzing auditing, accounting, or quality assurance-related criteria and compliance matters. Use results to determine the appropriate technical application to each audit bureau’s unique audit approach.
• Preparing, reviewing, and retaining the internal monitoring documentation to communicate procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assisting with the internal coordination of the Department’s GAGAS-required, triennial external peer review.
• Participating on external peer reviews of other state audit organizations.
• Developing and delivering presentations pertaining to technical auditing standards and policy and procedure matters

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity 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 in Harrisburg.
• 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Possession and maintenance of an active license as a Certified Public Accountant is preferred. A master’s degree with accounting credits and/or other certifications relevant to the auditing profession will be considered; and
• Minimum of 3 years auditing experience conducting engagements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and/or AICPA professional auditing or attestation standards; and
• Minimum of 2 years review experience to ensure audit documentation complies with applicable professional auditing and/or attestation standards.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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.