External Auditor 3

External Auditor 3

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance, Employment Services and Workforce Development, Unemployment Insurance, Adult Protective Services, Child Support. Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone's world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day.

Job Description

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Monitoring Division conducts monitoring reviews of County Family Services agency programs. Training and technical assistance is also provided to the County Department of Job and Family Services agencies concerning federal and state compliance. This position works in a unit responsible for conducting fiscal monitoring reviews of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP), and special discretionary grants. You will learn the WIOA, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Ohio Administrative Code rules, and policies.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct monitoring reviews. Perform reviews individually or as part of a team to assess compliance with federal regulations. Reviews can include cost allocation, budgeting, procurement, disbursements, cash management, contract reviews, and sub-recipient monitoring.
• Identify non-compliance. Document all issues identified during reviews.
• Prepare audit reports. Write clear, concise reports with accurate recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain professionalism in challenging interactions. Stay calm and professional when someone is frustrated, confused, or hesitant to provide information or records.
• Conduct exit conferences. Share findings and discuss issues identified during the review.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of audit and monitoring standards, including experience creating working papers and preparing audit reports.
• Ability to gather information, interview contacts, and prepare clear, accurate documentation for monitoring reviews.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, including leading engagements when needed.
• Familiarity with financial management regulations at the local, state, and federal levels, especially those related to administering federal funds.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports and conducting exit conferences.
• Personal attributes such as being teachable, patient, persistent, observant, organized, detail oriented, accurate, adaptable, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to learn and apply program-specific requirements, including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program rules.
• Professionalism in challenging situations, including staying calm, respectful, and focused when individuals have concerns or are hesitant to provide information.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with county partners and other stakeholders.

Schedule: Full-time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.

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

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• Option 1: 5 years experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; AND 12 months experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; AND 3 years experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description; AND 12 months experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Option 3: 12 months experience as External Auditor 2, 66462, in the State of Ohio classification system.
• Option 4: The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $34.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.