Auditor 1, Southwest Region

About the Role

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking motivated self-starting individuals for an Auditor 1 position in the Southwest region. This role is crucial for ensuring 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

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

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 employees.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Education:
• 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
• 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.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• CPA
• CFE
• CGAP
• CGFM
• CIA
• CISA

Application Requirements

• Resume and college transcripts must be included.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to elimination from consideration.