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Auditor

Salary

$54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11952

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Office of Inspector General

Opening Date

09/26/2024

Closing Date

10/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Auditor III

Position Number

60015501

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC16; Salary Range - $54,197 – $94,844.

“Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply”

This position serves as a Team Lead advanced auditor in the Consultant, Utility, Rail and Turnpike Unit within the Office of Inspector General. The auditor is responsible for executing advanced and specialized compliance and financial-related auditing work, related to Architecture/Engineering firms, local governments, utilities, turnpike and rail, with a focus on indirect, direct and salary rates and costs charged to the agency. The auditor is responsible for executing work assignments independently and under general supervision. The Team Lead serves as an additional point of contact for business units and divisions within the agency. The auditor must have in depth knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, business policies and procedures, industry standards and practices related to areas subject to audit. The auditor is responsible for oversight of daily workflow (CRS and Grant systems) to identify process issues impacting effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations; and reporting such to the Audit Manager. The auditor provides technical guidance to other auditors on audit matters and provides training on the use of audit tools and software such as SAP and the NCDOT Grant System. The auditor must have knowledge of SAP workflow transaction codes to execute queries, report retrieval and programming for maximum benefit of the Unit. The auditor will review the working papers of other auditors to ensure completeness.

The auditor communicates with CPA firms and Architecture/Engineering firms daily for overhead processes. The auditor conducts onsite reviews of external consultants’ accounting systems related to the indirect cost rate computation requirement by NCDOT. The auditor performs pre-award audits, overhead audits, post-award audits as well as reviews of audits performed by independent CPAs. The auditor, through daily workflow, reviews and audits invoices, purchase orders and Limited Service Contracts for compliance. Contracts and grants audited/reviewed are varied and complex, which are primarily with consultants, railroads, utilities, and local/rural governments.

**Some overnight travel for audits and training is required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and federal acquisition regulation (FAR).

• Experience in accounting to include financial and/or cost accounting.

• Experience in conducting audits, such as financial and compliance in accordance with relevant standards. This includes examining invoices, contracts, journals, ledgers, computations and other related business documents.

• Experience in interpreting or applying policies and/or regulations.

• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or knowledge of any job costing system.

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers applicants who have certifications or working towards certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting/ auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve semester hours in accounting and three years of experience as specified above; or

Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience as specified above; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Deborah Jernigan: 919.707.4570

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?]

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and Federal Acquisition regulation?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain how you have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and Federal Acquisition regulation.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in accounting to include financial and/or cost accounting?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience in accounting to include financial and/or cost accounting.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting audits, such as financial and compliance in accordance with relevant standards? This includes examining invoices, contracts, journals, ledgers, computations and other related business documents?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  08

  Explain how you have experience in conducting audits, such as financial and compliance in accordance with relevant standards? This includes examining invoices, contracts, journals, ledgers, computations and other related business documents.

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in interpreting or applying policies and/or regulations?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  10

  Explain how you have experience in interpreting or applying policies and/or regulations.

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or knowledge of any job costing system?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  12

  Explain how you have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or knowledge of any job costing system.

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State of North Carolina

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Website

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