Associate Auditor

Associate Auditor The Department of Administration's Office of Executive Policy and Programs is seeking an Associate Auditor to fulfill a temporary grant role in its Office of Economic Opportunity. The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) serves the residents of South Carolina through Citizen Assistance Programs. You will assist the Fiscal Monitoring Manager in performing fiscal monitoring of subrecipients who are awarded federal grants, passed through the Office of Economic Opportunity. These duties primarily consist of performing on-site and off-site financial reviews of subrecipient's compliance to federal, state, and grant rules and regulations in the administration of federal awards. Job Responsibilities Associate Auditor The Department of Administration's Office of Executive Policy and Programs is seeking an Associate Auditor to fulfill a temporary grant role in their Office of Economic Opportunity. The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) serves the residents of South Carolina through Citizen Assistance Programs. You will assist the Fiscal Monitoring Manager in performing fiscal monitoring of subrecipients who are awarded federal grants, passed through the Office of Economic Opportunity. These duties primarily consist of performing on-site and off-site financial reviews of subrecipient's compliance to federal, state, and grant rules and regulations in the administration of federal awards. This position is onsite Columbia, SC. Assist the Fiscal Monitoring Manager with assembling documentation required for fiscal monitoring of subrecipients. Coordinate with OEO staff, subrecipient staff, and other contracted monitors from a Certified Public Accountant firm to ensure that all documentation is accessible and available for monitoring and to schedule the on-site monitoring, entrance conferences, and exit conferences. Perform financial reviews of subrecipients on-site or remote, as needed. These reviews consist of analyzing a subrecipients' internal controls, expenditures, payroll, assets, reporting, single audit, and general business operations to ensure that the OEO awarded funds are being utilized in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements. Analyze and summarize complex financial data assessed during a subrecipients monitoring, to create a monitoring report. Clearly and effectively communicate the results of the monitoring report. Summarize the subrecipient's level of compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency requirements. Track all areas deemed as less than compliant during the monitoring and collaborate with subrecipient staff to resolve. Provide training and technical assistance to subrecipients throughout the year. Training and technical assistance may be conducted on-site, virtually, or at the statewide network conferences. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum And Additional Requirements A high school degree with experience in community action or accounting or auditing, or an associate's degree. Additional Requirements Sufficient knowledge of the principles, practices, and accounting methods of accounting and auditing. General knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted auditing standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to fiscal monitoring. Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in-writing, complex accounting and financial data. Ability to analyze and verify accounting, statistical, and financial data. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Comments The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan(SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Yes No 02 Yes No 03 At least a high school degree with experience in community action, accounting, or auditing, An associate's degree. None of the above. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr