Staff Auditor II - Office of the State Auditor

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Office of the State Auditor

Staff Auditor II

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Opening Date:  May 2, 2024

Closing Date:  May 20, 2024
Job Title:  Staff Auditor II

Job Class Code:  0772
Grade:  25

Administrative Unit:  Professional Technical
Salary: $52,832.00 – $71,240.00* 
Position Number(s): 007000599

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT:  May 2, 2024 – May 20, 2024

* Minimum starting salary has been established at $60,403.20 / YR.  Additional compensation provided for professional certifications for CPA, CISA, and CIA.

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:  This is professional services work for the Office of the State Auditor, which acts as the external independent auditor, conducting financial and compliance audits of State government. The assigned work schedule is five days per week. Employees in this classification work independently to audit moderately complex areas and programs.  They also provide support to lead Auditors by assisting in the planning, designing and administering of complex audit assignments in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and those contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; provide technical assistance to senior staff in other agencies with interpretations of laws,  regulations and changes in accounting principles or auditing standards; review and assess work prepared by other professional accounting staff  to ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with accounting principles established by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB); and conduct compliance audits to determine if federal programs are being administered in accordance with federal laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements.  This classification is distinguished from the Staff Auditor I in that the work is typically performed independently and work assignments are more complex, often requiring increased interaction with senior level management of other State agencies. Supervision may be exercised over other auditors to ensure work performed is technically correct and that audit conclusions are appropriate and in conformity with generally accepted auditing standards and administrative policy. Work is performed under limited supervision.

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

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, and standards, and practices promulgated by the Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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 analyze complex financial statements of the State of Maine