Auditor III Position Open

Auditor III

Location: Bismarck, ND State Capitol

Hiring Salary: $5,000 - $6,000

Summary of Work

The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office is working towards a better government by providing truthful, objective and independent information through audits for the citizens of North Dakota. We do this by following our core values: respect, excellence, leadership, integrity and teamwork.

• Plan, direct, and conduct audits of financial statements under AICPA Clarified Statements on Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards, and, where applicable, Uniform Guidance as applies to Single Audits.
• Prepare audit reports of a moderately complex nature or assist in the preparation of audit reports of complex nature.
• Assist client with preparation of financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Conduct pre- and post- audit conferences.
• Develop or modify and apply tests of internal controls and compliance to identify deficiencies in internal control or compliance.
• Develop and communicate informative recommendations for improvement in internal control or compliance.
• Assist with developing and preparing estimates and proposals for audit services for new and existing clients.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure efficient and effective completion of audit objectives.
• Assist with review of local government reports prepared and submitted by independent public accounting firms.
• Assist with review of Financial Reports in Lieu of and Audit for local government entities not requiring an audit.
• Travel – Fieldwork for audits will be conducted away from the office and the estimated travel is 35% (day trips/overnight)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Three years of auditing experience which includes functioning as a lead auditor.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues and audit clients.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and self-starter.
• Requires successful completion of the hiring process, including reference checks, and extensive background and criminal record checks.
• Ability to recognize deficiencies and develop constructive recommendations for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, etc. and /or is planning on obtaining a certification in the near future.
• Proficient with computers including the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications such as Excel.

For the full job description and to apply for this position, visit the Human Resource Management Services website.