Audit Specialist 1

Are you interested in conducting audits, other engagements, and related activities, but don't want to sacrifice your time to tax season? Then the Department of Transportation wants to talk to you! Do not miss this rewarding opportunity to put your skills and know-how to work and enjoy the satisfaction of public service with competitive benefits and professional career growth opportunities! Apply today!

The Audit Specialist 1's work activity involves work paper, permanent file and report preparation, as well as the development of audit programs and audit testing procedures in accordance with the standards for professional practice as promulgated by the United States General Accounting Office, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other auditing practices generally accepted by governmental audit agencies. An employee in this class performs analytical and evaluative work in the examination, evaluation and reporting on the accountability and effective management and utilization of funds administered by the Department of Transportation and in the formulation and negotiation of substantive recommendations to adjust or modify operations in order to insure compliance with Federal, State or Departmental laws, regulations and policies and improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Audit work is performed under the immediate supervision of a professional superior who assigns the work, gives preliminary instructions, and reviews work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to established standards, and professional development. On an organizational basis, the Audit Specialist 1 is responsible directly to the Audit Specialist Supervisor. The Audit Specialist 1 uses professional judgment regarding the assessment of risk, selection of audit samples, materiality, and the disposition of exceptions noted during the conduct of assignments.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• The position will be headquartered in a district or county office closest to the selected candidate's home that meets needs and has available space.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, contingent upon successful completion of a probationary period. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within the previous eighteen (18) months; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in accounting, and auditing; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen (18) credits in accounting and auditing.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 9 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and 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.

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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 Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.