Staff Auditor I - Office of the State Auditor

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Office of the State Auditor

Staff Auditor I

Opening Date:  May 10, 2024

Closing Date:  May 28, 2024

Job Title:  Staff Auditor I
Job Class Code:  0771
Grade:  22

Administrative Unit:  Professional Technical
Salary:  $45,801.60 – $61,443.20 * 
Position Number(s):  007000630

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT:  May 10, 2024 – May 28, 2024

 * Minimum starting salary has been established at $52,187.20/year.  The actual starting salary will depend upon factors such as experience, certification, recommendations, and education.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in governmental auditing?  Do you possess critical thinking skills and enjoy work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you looking to be part of a team of dedicated professionals who deliver critical services to the citizens of the State of Maine?  If so, we have an opportunity for you! 

Agency Information:  The Office of the State Auditor is an innovative organization that acts as the independent auditor for the State of Maine.  The Office works with Maine State Government agencies to complete the State’s annual Single Audit, comprised of the financial statement and Federal compliance audits.  The Office has the statutory authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State government, including any counties, municipalities, and any organization, institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State government.  The Office is also authorized to review departmental budgets and capital programs for better and efficient management of State government, and to serve as a staff agency to the Legislature and the Governor in making investigations of State’s finances.  The Office conducts its audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, United States Code, Section 7501-7507. 

Job Duties:  The Staff Auditor I position is entry-level for the Office of the State Auditor.  The assigned work schedule is five days per week.  Duties include examining and analyzing records of State agencies for proper recording and subsequent reporting of accounting transactions in the State’s financial statements, and the documentation of internal controls to determine compliance with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.  Responsibilities also include the audit of federal programs to ensure these programs are being administered in accordance with federal regulations.  A Staff Auditor I is expected to be able to assemble audit schedules, tables, exhibits, and other forms of documentation.  The Staff Auditor I tests transactions, makes direct inquiry of agency personnel, and observes agency operations.  This work may result in written audit findings and recommendations leading to improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency.  Work is performed under direct supervision.

Requirements:  The ability to learn generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).  Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards, and practices promulgated by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1.     Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

2.     Ability to conduct audits of governmental entities.

3.     Ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

4.     Ability to prepare audit findings and recommend appropriate corrective action.

5.     Ability to secure facts through investigation.

6.     Ability to conduct information technology audits.

Minimum Qualifications:  Entry level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, the following coursework/training and/or experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, -OR- six (6) years of practical, progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at the professional level, -OR- meets the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination (at least 150 semester hours of education, including a minimum 4-year bacca