Assistant Auditor 1

Job Description - Assistant Auditor 1 (2600068O) Organization Auditor Of State Agency Contact Name and Information : Ty Williams: View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Sep 9, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County Compensation : 30.83 Schedule Full-time Union : Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill Accounting and Finance Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance, Auditing Professional Skills : Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools. Job Description The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in or within close proximity to Tuscarawas County to fill an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being utilized by public entities according to the letter of the law. AOS staff work in small team environments performing financial statement and administrative controls testing on government clients. These clients will include, but are not limited to cities, villages, and schools. We are looking for individuals with an accounting education and/or experience. Click here to learn more about our office! What You'll Do: Develop working knowledge of auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices. Serve as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicate with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context. Receive controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility. Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Travel to audit site locations and obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes. Visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations. Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office. Review data and other information pertinent to the audit. Participate in interviews of agency staff to elicit information. Help draft audit comments for audit reports. Prepare preliminary drafts of audit findings. Other duties as assigned by manager Why work for the Auditor of State? The Auditor of State’s office is the state’s top financial watchdog. AOS Staff maintain the integrity of state fiscal operations while working in an unmatched flexible environment. Benefits include: Hybrid work environment Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision) Retirement Planning Work/Life Balance These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. We can offer you a meaningful career in public service! Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Educational and Capability Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university ( Accounting preferred ) o OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level o OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Travel to Audit Site Work Locations Desired Characteristics You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels,communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus. The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to 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 status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr