Staff Auditor - Financial Division - Iowa Department of Administrative Services : Job Details

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Staff Auditor - Financial Division

Salary

$61,110.40 - $94,806.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01434

Agency

126 Iowa Auditor of State

Opening Date

11/26/2024

Closing Date

12/26/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Susan Fager ([email protected])

To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter and transcripts to [email protected]

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Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the To Apply section for directions on how to apply for this position.

At the Office of Auditor of State (AOS) we're on the front lines of public service, working to ensure taxpayer money is correctly and efficiently spent. AOS is the Post-Audit agency of the State of Iowa with overall responsibility for the financial and compliance audits of state and local governmental units. These include state agencies, institutions and universities, and counties, cities, and school districts.

Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, established by the U.S. General Accounting Office, which includes generally accepted auditing standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The duties of aStaff Auditorare performed under the direction of an experienced in-charge auditor and will be under the general supervision of a manager and include acting as auditor-in-charge on small audit engagements as assigned.

Experience equal to twelve months of full-time work in auditing is required. Governmental auditing experience is preferred. The educational requirement is a bachelor's degree in accounting. While this job classification typically requires a four-year degree, the Office of Auditor of State will consider any applicant that has graduated from a post-high-school vocational/technical, business college, or community college with a minimum of twenty semester hours (or its equivalent) in accounting.

Beyond the basic educational requirement, all auditors are expected to exhibit a positive, professional demeanor, demonstrate good communication skills, and possess the ability to work well with people.

Desired qualifications/skills include:

- Strong research, analytical and Excel skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Flexibility, initiative, and good problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

- Ability to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Other desirable qualifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, or related professional accomplishment.

The Auditor's Office is exempt from the state's merit system administered by the Department of Administrative Services. Therefore, it is not necessary for candidates to complete the certification process that is required for state offices under the merit system.

Continuing professional development is required and is achieved through on-the-job training, in-house training programs and outside training courses and seminars. The Auditor's Office supports staff members in their efforts to obtain the professional certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by providing a tuition reimbursement program for courses or certificate review classes related to obtaining one of these certifications.

We also encourage staff members to be active participants of the accounting profession and promote membership and participation in professional organizations. Overnight travel is required. Time spent traveling and away from home varies according to each individual audit assignment. Reimbursement for transportation, meal and lodging expenses will be provided according to state guidelines. It is the policy of the Office of Auditor of State to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance, and experience equal to twelve months of full-time work in auditing, accounting, or finance.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

126 Iowa Auditor of State

Address

State Capitol Building, Room 111

1007 E Grand Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

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