Auditor 1, Southwest Region

About the Role

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking motivated self-starting individuals to join its team of fiscal watchdogs. This position ensures municipal pension plans are properly funded and comply with all required laws and guidelines, supporting fair and accurate oversight of local pension programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Pension Compliance: Review municipal pension plans to confirm they meet all legal and policy requirements.
• Record Evaluation: Analyze documents, financial records, and other information related to pension administration.
• Data Management: Create, update, and access audit work papers, findings, and reports.
• Standards Application: Apply laws, regulations, and auditing standards while completing assigned audit tasks.
• Information Analysis: Locate and assess key data needed to complete pension audits.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Position covers Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Home Headquartered: Requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Routine travel to auditee sites across Pennsylvania is required.
• Starting annual salary: $53,008.00 (before taxes) for new Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email; check all folders, including spam/junk.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum 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
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 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.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• One or more of the following certifications:
• 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)

Application Requirements

• Your application must include a resume and college transcripts.
• Transcripts are required to claim education meeting minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to disqualification.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation but not for misrepresenting or falsifying information.

Contact & Support

• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711
• For interview accommodations due to a disability, please discuss with the interviewer in advance.