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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Auditor 1 - Southwest Region in Pennsylvania
Auditor 1 - Southwest Region
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Auditor 1 - Southwest Region
Salary
$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually
Location
*Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-86718
Department
Department of the Auditor General
Division
AU Bur Mun Pnsn Aud
Opening Date
06/13/2024
Closing Date
6/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
A0116
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
W4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00925031
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Municipal Pension Audits
Worksite Address
Finance Building Room 320
Worksite Address
613 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Courtney Brodbeck
Contact Phone
717.787.3192
Contact Email
HR@paauditor.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 one Auditor 1 position within the Bureau of Municipal Pension Audits. The Auditor 1 position ensures that pension plans established by municipalities for their police officers, paid firefighters, and non-uniformed employees are properly funded and administered in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, procedures, and policies. The Department of the Auditor General is required to audit every municipality that receives general municipal pension system state aid. 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, home-headquartered employment.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
This position is for the southwest region.
Routine travel to auditee sites in the posted region is required.
Telework: You will 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 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
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
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 Auditing 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. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Your application must includetranscriptsand aresume.
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:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
02
Have you completed an 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?
Yes
No
03
If you answered no to question 1, will you receive a degree within 3-6 months of this application?
Yes
No
04
Do you have professional work experience in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
05
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.
06
Do you have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License?
Yes
No
07
Are you willing to travel to auditee sites in the posted region on a weekly basis?
Yes
No
08
Do you have any of the following licenses or certifications? (Check all that apply.)
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional)
CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
None
09
Did you attach a copy of your resume and college transcript?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov