Audit Specialist 1

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-76986-03700. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2024 TO MARCH 7, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you interested in conducting audits, other engagements, and related activities, but don't want to sacrifice your time to tax season? Then the Department of Transportation wants to talk to you! Don't miss this rewarding opportunity to put your skills and know-how to work and enjoy the satisfaction of public service with competitive benefits and professional career growth opportunities, including the opportunity to obtain your CPA license, with your employer helping to defray the cost of CPA training prep materials, as well as paid time off to sit for the exam, and the potential to qualify for public service student loan forgiveness! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Audit Specialist 1's work activity involves work paper, permanent file and report preparation, as well as the development of audit programs and audit testing procedures in accordance with the standards for professional practice as promulgated by the United States General Accounting Office, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other auditing practices generally accepted by governmental audit agencies. An employee in this class performs analytical and evaluative work in the examination, evaluation and reporting on the accountability and effective management and utilization of funds administered by the Department of Transportation and in the formulation and negotiation of substantive recommendations to adjust or modify operations in order to ensure compliance with Federal, State or Departmental laws, regulations and policies and improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.


Audit work is performed under the immediate supervision of a professional superior who assigns the work, gives preliminary instructions, and reviews work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to established standards, and professional development. On an organizational basis, the Audit Specialist 1 is responsible directly to the Audit Specialist Supervisor. The Audit Specialist 1 uses professional judgment regarding the assessment of risk, selection of audit samples, materiality, and the disposition of exceptions noted during the conduct of assignments.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• This is a travel position. Overnight travel is required. Travel expenses will be paid.
• The position will be headquartered in a District or County office in Juniata or a contiguous county closest to the selected candidate's home that meets business needs and has available space.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within the previous eighteen (18) months; or
• A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in accounting, and auditing; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen (18) credits in accounting and auditing.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.