UNDERFILL OPTION:
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a State Auditor 2 level. However, we may consider under-filling the position as a State Auditor 1 until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for the State Auditor 2. Therefore, candidates who meet only the education requirements may apply for a State Auditor position.
LOCATION: Salem, OR
Remote work is available for this position.
SALARY:
State Auditor 2 (C5682)
$5,502 – $8,502/per month Non-PERS Rate
$5,833 – $9,016/per month PERS Rate
Underfill State Auditor 1 (C5681):
$4,532 – $6,990/per month NON-PERS
$4,802 – $7,408/per month PERS
This position is eligible for an additional 5% differential for an active CPA or a Master’s Degree in Accounting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
We are recruiting for individuals to join our Financial audit team.
In this role, you will conduct and issue financial and compliance audits, as well as conduct investigations of potential misuse of state resources by state agencies, local governments, or contractors receiving state or federal funds from state agencies.
This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:
- Reviewing fiscal and accounting functions and systems.
- Reviewing and evaluating internal controls.
- Reviewing and testing accounting records.
- Developing estimates and expectations of financial statement accounts.
- Reviewing financial trends and analyzing variances.
- Analyzing financial statement account balances and drawing conclusions.
- Reviewing and testing compliance with state and/or federal laws and regulations.
For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from sarah.manring@sos.oregon.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
TO QUALIFY:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our desired qualifications listed.
State Auditor 2 Qualifications:
Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following:
A Bachelor’s Degree* in accounting; or a non-accounting Bachelor’s Degree and upper division accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours;
AND
One (1) year of professional level financial auditing experience following AICPA (Clarified) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS, https://us.aicpa.org/research/standards/auditattest/clarifiedsas ) are a set of systematic guidelines used by auditors. They are created and maintained by the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Specifically, we use GAAS when performing independent financial statement audits of state agencies in Oregon.
*Applicants who are currently enrolled in their final year of school and who are expecting to complete their degree by December 15th, 2023 may apply now. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application material. Proof of graduation will be required prior to appointment, if selected.
Transcripts are required no later than the time of interview. Transcripts must clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received, or expected to receive, if not yet graduated, and; 4) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.
As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:
- Communicate well, verbally and in writing; attentively listen to others and clearly and accurately express ideas and document audit support.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; use descriptive statistics and sampling methods.
- Investigate situations and find facts. Analyze and assess data or information.
- Works well as part of a team and independently.
- Organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.
- Think critically, logically, laterally, and creatively
- Recognize and respect diversity in people.
- Work cooperatively and develop positive relationships with others.
Preference may be given to candidates that have passed parts of the CPA exam or meet the educational hours required by the Oregon Board of Accountancy to sit for the CPA exam.
Under-fill Option State Auditor 1 Qualifications:
Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following:
A Bachelor’s Degree* in accounting; or a non-accounting Bachelor’s Degree and upper division accounting courses equivalent to 24 quarter or 18 semester credit hours;
*Applicants who are currently enrolled in their final year of school and who are expecting to complete their degree by December 15th, 2023 may apply now. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application material. Proof of graduation will be required prior to appointment, if selected.
Transcripts are required no later than the time of interview. Transcripts must clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received, or expected to receive, if not yet graduated, and; 4) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.
As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:
- Communicate well, verbally and in writing; attentively listen to others and clearly and accurately express ideas and document audit support.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; use descriptive statistics and sampling methods.
- Investigate situations and find facts. Analyze and assess data or information.
- Works well as part of a team and independently.
- Organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.
- Think critically, logically, laterally, and creatively
- Recognize and respect diversity in people.
- Work cooperatively and develop positive relationships with others.
Preference may be given to candidates that have passed parts of the CPA exam or meet the educational hours required by the Oregon Board of Accountancy to sit for the CPA exam.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.