Auditor 1, Northeast Region

About the Role

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking motivated 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.
• 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 for new Commonwealth employees: $53,008.00.
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email; check spam/junk folders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more of the following certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Application Requirements

• Application must include a resume and college transcripts.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.
• Generative AI tools may be used for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Additional Information

• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711.
• Interview accommodations for disability can be discussed with the interviewer in advance.