Auditor

Job Description and Duties

The FI$CAL and Information Technology (FITA) Bureau performs constitutionally required pre- and post-payment audits of electronically-submitted claims data, FI$Cal vouchers, and electronically supported paper claims to the State Controller's Office to ensure the legality, validity and propriety of claims against the State. The FITA Bureau consists of two units; the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Audits unit and the FI$Cal Audits unit.

Under general directio n provided by the Audit Manager (Senior Management Auditor), the Associate Management Auditor will perform at the first full journey person of the series in completing complex and difficult engagements/assignments (pre and post-payment audits, developing electronic audits and edits, utilizing electronic audits and edits in the processing of electronic claims, etc.) in an independent

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Conduct Audits, Implementations, and Post-Payment Reviews:

• Process electronic claims submitted as detailed in each program’s Operation Guide to ensure the payments are legal and proper.

• Design, code, test and implement specialized audit edits utilizing audit software in mainframe and PC environments to verify the legality and validity of the electronic claim payments.

• Work with agencies to resolve exceptions.

• Perform audits in an independent and proficient manner in order to fulfill contractual agreements; and statutory and constitutional responsibilities, using software such as Microsoft Office, TeamMate, and the SCO Mainframe.

• Ensure that the audit work is properly supported and sufficient to support audit findings, and that it meets the requirements of SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.

• Consult and assist agency programmers and, if applicable the agency’s third party contractor, regarding the SCO’s electronic claims requirement.

• Review program requirements and payment information maintained by the agency’s system to identify the necessary audit information to be included as part of an electronic claims file.

• Evaluate auditee’s system of internal control significant to the audit objectives, and make recommendations, where appropriate, as required by the audit scope in accordance with the SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.

• Train and assist auditors.

• Conduct meetings, and discuss audit issues and findings.

Communication:

• Recommend changes or updates to audit programs or procedures to the Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) or Senior Management Auditor.

• Inform the Senior Management Auditor of the audit progress, audit problems, new audit areas, and other factors affecting audit operation and timeliness of reports.

• Provide the Senior Management Auditor with information for evaluating staff performance.

Planning Audits:

• Plan and complete assigned audits effectively within budgeted hours.

• Determine hours required and estimated completion dates for each step in the engagement planning memorandum in accordance with the SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.

• Plan the engagement or review to ensure that the audit objectives are met and that internal control is properly evaluated.

Technical Analysis and Audit-Related Tasks:

• Research various resources such as state and federal law, state administrative procedures, codes, legislation, etc. to ensure that all operations guides are up to date with the most recent information.

• Coordinate with the Senior Management Auditor and Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) in initiating changes to the audit programs as a result of legislation, regulations, state and federal laws, legal opinions, etc.

• Perform other special projects as required, including assisting the Senior Management Auditor in drafting legal opinions and legislative bill analysis.

• Utilizing audit software and other applications, perform special project tasks involving diverse data automation objectives with electronic systems involving the SCO and other state agencies.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies. 

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Special Requirements

A resume is required. 

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required for all applications. Applications submitted without the educational requirements may not be considered.

Interviews will be held in-person only.

Take the required examination here: Associate Management Auditor Examination

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:

• Driver's License.

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), local government operations, and internal controls.

• Knowledge of principles of electronic data processing.

• Knowledge of elementary statistics.

• Ability to write clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondence.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, drawing sound conclusions, and taking effective actions.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and TeamMate.

• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills

• Maintain a positive attitude and strive for excellence.

• Has the ability to work under pressure to ensure quality work products are completed timely and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and TeamMate+.

• Experience and/or knowledge of Management Information Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Culprit, Visual Basic, or SQL programming languages, or related technologies.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts