Career Opportunities

Position #:
051-640-4159-XXX

Salary Range:
$6,264 - $8,238

Issue Date:
4/11/2024

Contact:
Audits Recruitments (916) 324-5844 audrecruitment@sco.ca.gov

Location:
Division of Audits
3301 C Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Final Filing Date:
May 3, 2024

Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about?  Looking for work in an inviting work environment?  If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!  The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination. Constitutional employer within the State of California

The following link outlines a summary of benefits available to state employees: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Additional benefits of working at this location include: 

• Free Parking
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Paid Leave
• Career Development

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Application must include “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y), hours per week, and prior employer contact information including contact number.  Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position.

The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results. 

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview please call (916) 323-8579. 

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible, reinstatement eligible, or take and pass the following exam:

Associate Management Auditor: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBCE

Special Instruction:
In addition to the application, candidates must provide a resume. 

The Division is actively seeking multiple Associate Management Auditors and is looking to expand our team of dynamic auditors. This is your chance to join a vibrant team with a tremendous amount of variation in audit activities.

Description of the Division:
The Division of Audits is responsible for auditing all funds disbursed by the state and all claims presented for payment to SCO.  Performs independent audits of government agencies that spend state funds.  Assures the accuracy of local government claims and financial statements submitted to the state and federal government by annually reviewing and revising audit guidelines, reviewing audits performed by independent local auditors under these guidelines, and performing field audits of state and federal programs.  Assists and advises local government officials in effective and uniform tax collecting procedures and internal fiscal controls.  Audits highway users’ tax funds at local levels, and the allocation and apportionment of local property taxes.

This position has telework options available

Scope of Position:
Under general direction 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 (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) in an independent and proficient manner. An Associate Management Auditor may be assisted by Staff Services Management Auditors and other Associate Management Auditors in the performance of engagements in a single agency or a small group of related agencies.  The incumbent also may be assigned to other projects within the division that require a first full journey level auditor skill set.

Travel:

• Travel will be required to conduct audits, meet with auditees, or attend meetings/conferences.
• The incumbent is required to have a valid driver license.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• 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 and TeamMate.
• 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.    
• 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 and complete assigned audits effectively within budgeted hours.
• 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.
• Perform expanded testing of internal control as deemed necessary.
• Recommend changes or updates to audit programs or procedures to the auditor-in-charge or Senior Management Auditor.
• Inform the Senior Management Auditor or auditor-in-charge of the audit progress, audit problems, new audit areas, and other factors affecting audit operation and timeliness of reports.
• Provide the field audit supervisor with information for evaluating staff performance.
• Coordinate and assign audit tasks to each team member.
• Train and assist auditors in developing audit findings and  recommendations.
• Conduct meetings and discuss audit issues and findings.
• Review audit working papers for clarity and accuracy.    

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), local government operations, and internal controls.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondence.
• Ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, drawing sound conclusions, making recommendations, and taking effective actions.
• Plan, organize, and lead a team of auditors to carry out ad-hoc projects. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Be flexible and can work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and strive for excellence.
• Strong skills in utilizing various Microsoft Office software applications, including EWP software such as TeamMate®.