Senior Auditor / Auditor IV

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

As the Senior Auditor, you will perform a variety of professional auditing duties of varying complexity within a large agency. These audits include reviewing financial and other documentation to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and applicable regulations, as well as the requirements and objectives of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) statewide programs and operations. You will assist in updating the Community Mental Health Center's audit program annually and develop an adequate level of knowledge in using and accessing the agency's information technology system necessary to accomplish audit objectives.

Responsibilities for this Senior Auditor include but are not limited to:

• Serve as Auditor-In-Charge of assigned audits and participates in team audit reviews. Assists the Director and Audit Manager I in evaluating/reviewing areas within SCDMH to ensure compliance with applicable agency, state, and federal requirements. Ensures that audits are adequately planned, with clearly stated objectives, effective evaluation of controls, and sufficient testing performed to obtain adequate evidential matter.
• Analyzes data and information from agency electronic information systems such as SCIES, CIS, Crystal, EMR and Avatar to accomplish audit objectives.
• Prepares written audit reports documenting findings and recommendations for presentation to the Audit Committee, State Director and Senior Leadership.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with agency management, staff, and external partners.
• Attends and participates in Audit Committee meetings.
• Conducts specialized reviews as directed by the Audit Director or Audit Manager I as well as perform other duties when assigned.

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis. 
 
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, or business management. Solid analytical skills.

Note:   If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.The selected candidate must have knowledge and understanding of accounting and auditing principle and standards, and able to apply such auditing concepts and procedures to evaluate areas within the Agency's programs and operations, as well as compliance with policies and procedures, state and federal laws and other applicable regulations. Ability to effectively organize and manage audit projects, timelines, and priorities. Proficient and effective communication skills, both oral and written.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Overnight travel is required. Possess a valid driver's license.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
 
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
 
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Salary : $46,655 - $86,321