The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, through the Auditor of State’s office, is hiring an Assistant Auditor 1. In this public service role, you will safeguard taxpayer dollars by performing financial statement audits and testing administrative controls for government clients such as cities, villages, and schools.
What You'll Do
- Develop a working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional standards, and state fiscal practices.
- Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties and communicating effectively with your team leader.
- Receive and complete controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.
- Conduct background research on audited agencies, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Travel to audit site locations to obtain audit evidence.
- Perform audit fieldwork, including visual examination of records and preparation of organized workpapers.
- Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits.
- Review data and other information relevant to the audit.
- Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information.
- Help draft audit comments for inclusion in formal audit reports.
- Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting or a related field beyond high school OR at least three years’ experience in accounting or a related field.
- A willingness and ability to travel to audit site work locations.
Nice to Have
- Accounting education and/or direct experience.
- A Bachelor’s Degree specifically in Accounting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- A CPA certification and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Team & Environment
You'll join a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and professionals, working within small, collaborative team environments and reporting to a team leader.
Benefits & Compensation
- A hybrid work environment.
- A choice between a four- or five-day flexible work schedule.
- A merit-based internal promotion structure.
- A CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program.
- Comprehensive medical benefits (dental and vision).
- Retirement planning options.
- A commitment to work/life balance.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after an eligibility period.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public Retirement Systems and optional deferred compensation plans.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in or near Hamilton County, Ohio.
The Auditor of State’s office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran or military status, and status related to pregnancy, childbirth, nursing, parenting young children, or foster parenting.
