Associate Management Auditor/Staff Services Management Auditor

Job Description and Duties

Do you like solving puzzles? If you have a bachelor’s degree with at least 6 units of accounting,  then you can have an exciting career in auditing!

We are seeking auditors who are passionate about furthering the department’s mission. You will:

Conduct independent audits, tasks, or special assignments in accordance with Generally Accepted  Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS also known as Yellow Book).

Prepare and plan for audit(s), research and gather data, request records, perform tests, as well as  develop audit programs.

Prepare and issue audit reports and recommendations for external agencies.

Provide oral and written communication to all levels of management, conduct audit fieldwork and/or  make on-site visits to agencies to ensure program integrity and regulatory compliance.

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Working Conditions

This position will be headquartered at 744 P Street in downtown Sacramento. The position is eligible for telework one day per week and is required to report in-person and site-based four days per week. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

This position is eligible for  hybrid work  in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time.  The incumbent  will  be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies.  The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Collaboration - Passion for building strong relationships and working with teams.
Analytical and Critical Thinking - Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
Attention to Detail - Meticulous approach to researching and analyzing documentation.
Communication - Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely convey audit findings to stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills - Conveys tactfulness, initiative, and is highly-organized and efficient.
Time Management - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.