Audit Quality Assurance Specialist

SALARY RANGE (Grade 14) CSA959: $79,353.09 - $119,029.61 /yr. (Commensurate with experience)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced auditor to evaluate and assess the quality and compliance of audit work performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the OSA Audit Policy Manual. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing standards and practices, and a working knowledge of statistical methods applied in auditing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Audit Quality Assurance Specialist reports directly to the Audit Quality Assurance Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts quality assurance reviews of assigned audits to evaluate compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and OSA’s Audit Policy Manual;

• Evaluates the adequacy of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes;

• Conducts quality assurance reviews using the Audit Quality Checklist prepared by the audit team;

• Coordinates meetings with the audit team during the review process to discuss any deficiencies identified and suggests resolutions;

• Evaluates responses from the audit team during the review process to ensure resolution of instances of non-compliance, including, if necessary, assisting the audit team with the application of auditing standards;

• Educates audit teams under review on the quality assurance process and how to comply with Government Auditing Standards;

• Effectively communicates applicable standards and quality assurance policies and procedures to OSA staff in a timely and professional manner;

• Reviews current AICPA Standards, Government Auditing Standards, NSAA Peer Review policies and procedures, professional journals, and applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulations;

• Manages workload effectively to ensure timely completion of work and allows flexibility in schedule to accommodate priority projects;

• Assists the Audit Quality Assurance Manager in compiling quality/compliance trends to identify training needs of the audit staff;

• Assists with training and onboarding of new staff;

• Performs other related duties as assigned;

• Travels within the OSA regional offices (Boston, Marlborough, Chicopee & Brockton)

The Office of the State Auditor is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment actions such as recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals are based upon a policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions and actions are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran’s status

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess and/or demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field;

• At least 3-5 years full time or equivalent part-time experience, the major duties included: experience in auditing, including but not limited to: data analysis, performing audit risk assessment, developing audit plan, developing audit findings, and preparing audit reports;

• Working knowledge of Generally Acce