What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Auditor 1 (PN 20036353) position at State of Ohio Jobs?
What will you do?
- Independently or as part of a team, conducts routine audits of simply structured &/or complex programs to include financial, compliance & operational audits (e.g., reviews reference materials & confers with agency personnel regarding previous or similar audits conducted in assigned area; reviews & analyzes records, operations, organization, systems & controls, interviews employees of programs, unit, or function being audited. Identifies problems & prepares questions to pose during audit; prepares & conducts entrance conferences with appropriate parties to discuss timeline, scope, & objective of audit; assists in determining type of tests & procedures necessary to achieve objectives; confers with supervisor concerning changes in emphasis of audit & problems encountered during course of audit; assists higher level external auditor in conducting non-routine audits, &/or prepares & conducts exit interviews to review findings & recommendations; provides technical assistance to agencies & providers, complete reviews within budgeted hours. Remains current, both in content & applicability, with Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200 (formerly 2 CFR Part 225, OMB Circular A-87)), & other governing requirements pertaining to duties assigned. Performs reviews of providers who receive federal financial resources through Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waivers & Title XX (e.g., reviews & analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, & management policies or procedures governing programs funded with federal funds); drafts preliminary & final audit reports, findings & recommendations to improve or resolve deficiencies or noncompliance. Performs reviews of Titles XIX/XXI (e.g., reviews sub-recipient Federal Single Audit reports to determine sub-recipient compliance with Agency contracts, & State & Federal laws); prepares written correspondence to sub-recipients requesting information on compliance & control deficiencies & corrective action plans; continually follows-up on sub-recipient corrective action plans & evaluate responses for adequacy; consults with other agency divisions to validate amounts disbursed to sub-recipients to ensure the dollar amount is accurate.
- Demonstrates basic proficiency with personal computer to utilize Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word & Teams) in managing workload & preparing &/or maintaining reports, spreadsheets, & electronic files. Keeps current in technology & techniques which provide high efficiency projects at lowest cost.
This position is telework eligible under the agency's current telework agreement.
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov
Office of Audits: The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certifies Medicaid Providers to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Audit Office reviews claims paid to ensure the Medicaid Providers' service and support documentation validates Medicaid reimbursement and Medicaid Providers are compliant with Ohio Administrative Code requirements. Additionally, the Audit Office performs A-133 subrecipient monitoring reviews for the Federal program funds pass-through to subrecipients.
Auditing is defined as: Performing audits of external organizations to ensure financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles, internal audits of other departments, or internal/external reviews of areas to evaluate the adequacy of systems of internal controls and/or compliance with policies, rules, or regulations. Performing various comparisons of invoices to required supporting documentation in order to pay an invoice, performance of payroll/timesheet/expense verifications, inventory, year-end reconciliations, cash, reconciliations, and/or any other clerical activities shall not constitute experience performing internal or external audit functions.
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.
- Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 12 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included auditing.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Auditing
Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.
