Internal Audit Senior Auditor

Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 61053139
Agency: State Auditor's Office
Division: Audits
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please answer all required questions.
Class Code:: AN21
Position Number:: 61053139
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $65,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $75,000.00
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Services Division of the SC Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a value-minded individual ready to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to positively influence OSA and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
As a Senior Auditor, you will be part of a team-driven approach to conduct risk-based auditing and facilitate risk management at the SC Department of Transportation under the direction of Director of Internal Audit Services. In this role, you will use your knowledge of auditing standards, business processes, and business risk to positively influence our approach to audits and our stakeholders. You will facilitate client management and staff in a workshop setting to manage risks in their areas. Your strong collaboration and teambuilding skills will allow you to connect with them in understanding business objectives, the risks that threaten those objectives, and the controls necessary to effectively mitigate the risks. Through experience, you will use this understanding to help further enhance your client's control environment and culture.
You will find other aspects of the role challenging and interesting. This includes investigating complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, assessing and championing performance management principles, and performing other assurance and advisory engagements. These assignments will stretch your thinking while taking you into diverse activities of the organization. With multiple, varied engagements ongoing, you will find variety and complexity in your work which will push you to utilize your project management skills.
Internal Audit Services is committed to your long-term growth towards your professional goals. This includes reimbursement programs for materials and training for preferred certifications (CIA and CPA), diverse continuing education training, and guidance for each employee's development. You will find that our experienced and professional team is committed to aiding in your personal development in addition to our team development.
If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support SCDOT in improving infrastructure throughout South Carolina, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
WHO WE ARE:
The Internal Audit Services (IAS) division of the SC Office of the State Auditor is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function positioned to influence positive change at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). We are located at SCDOT headquarters at 955 Park Street in Columbia, SC. We value our employees through competitive salaries and benefits, open sharing of ideas, and employee training. The SC Office of the State Auditor is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability. This position, along with all Internal Audit Services staff positions, serves at the Office of the State Auditor in accordance with SC Code of Laws section 57-1-360(B)(2).
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Agency Minimum Qualifications*:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time professional level experience in auditing, accounting, risk management, or related field.

*Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have valid SC Driver's license. Occasional overnight travel may be required

- Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Must be able
to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. Employee must be
able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications

- CPA, CIA or CISA certification (or progress toward certification)
- Extensive knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO internal control framework, enterprise risk and performance management principles, State of SC laws and regulations, transportation industry practices, and information technology standards and security measures.
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200.
- Experience with data analytics tools for continuous auditing.
- Master's degree in accounting or business administration.
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.
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Do you meet the minimum qualifications (bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time professional level experience in auditing, accounting, or risk management or related field?

• Yes
• No

02


2. If you answered "Yes" to question #1, please briefly list (Typed answer required): * Type of degree, *Number of years of related experience, *Position Titles.
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3. If you answered "No" to question #1 but feel you meet the minimum requirements through equivalency, (i.e. 1 year education = 1-year related experience), please briefly list below (Typed answer required): *Type of Degree, *Number of years of related experience, *Position Titles.
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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters's Degree or Higher

05


How many years of full-time experience do you have in professional level auditing?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10-19 years
• 20 or more years

06


Indicate below if you have the following certification.

• CPA
• CIA
• CISA
• OTHER-
• NONE OF THE ABOVE

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Other certifications?
08


Briefly describe your experience with ERM and risk-based auditing, if any.
09


Briefly describe your experience, if any, with data analytics tools for continuous auditing.
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Briefly describe your experience, if any, managing or auditing information systems controls.
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What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• I don't have any experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert

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How did you hear about this job posting?

• SC State Job Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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