External Auditor 3

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Office of Financial Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join the Grant Services Unit that directly supports accountability, transparency and responsible use of public funds. Duties include: 

• Conduct routine and complex financial and compliance audits independently or as part of a team. 
• Review records, operations, internal controls and financial systems to assess accuracy and risk.
• Perform sub-recipient monitoring, desk reviews and grant or contract deliverable evaluations. 
• Analyze audit findings and determine corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Prepare and finalize audit reports, work papers, and formal recommendations.
• Lead or support specialized audits and program reviews involving federal and state funding. 
• Interpret and apply federal, state and agency regulations, including grant and fiscal requirements.
• Plan and schedule audit activities, manage work assignments and act with autonomy in supervisor's absence. 
• Evaluate financial and administrative compliance using generally accepted auditing and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, program units, and external stakeholders to resolve compliance issues. 
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and training to agencies and staff on audit and monitoring procedures. 
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences, communicate findings, and recommend corrective action plans. 
• Support grant application reviews and combines application assessments during funding cycles. 

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

Position Qualifications:

Option 1:

5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description

12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge. 

Option 2:

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field

3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description

12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge. 

Option 3:

12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462. 

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Additional Qualifications: 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field 

Experience leading and executing financial, operational, and/or compliance audits.

Experience with computer software or systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, QuickBooks or other accounting systems)

Experience with producing financial reconciliations

Experience with providing technical assistance regarding agency and/or organization/company internal controls/auditing procedures

Experience with producing work papers (e.g., desk review documentation) and monitoring reports (e.g., financials)

Experience working with grant administration

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record

Job Skills: Auditing

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Compliance Enforcement, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Analyzations, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($33.52 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($35.15) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.