Assistant State Auditor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Title: Auditor #W0064

State Role Title: Auditor I

Hiring Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: www.vrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency
The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering within the Commonwealth, safeguarding public trust and ensuring the integrity of racing and wagering operations. The VRC's Audit Division supports this mission through risk-based audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections of Commission operations and regulated entities.
About the Position
The Auditor assists with the Audit Division's risk-based audit engagements, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections across Commission operations and regulated entities. Duties include performing fieldwork, reviewing records, conducting testing, interviewing personnel, and preparing work papers in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional auditing standards. The Auditor also assists with drafting audit and inspection reports, monitoring corrective actions, and conducting research in support of the Division's work.
This is an hourly/wage position with no benefits. Wage positions are limited to working on average no more than 29 hours per week (1,500 hours per year from May 1 - April 30).
Job Duties
Assist with risk-based audit engagements, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections across Commission operations and regulated entities, including periodic travel to racetracks, satellite wagering facilities, and other regulated locations throughout the Commonwealth. Perform fieldwork, review records, conduct testing, interview personnel, and prepare workpapers in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional auditing standards.
Prepare clear, organized workpapers and assist with drafting audit reports, inspection reports, and other written communications. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and supports audit observations and conclusions.
Assist with evaluating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission directives. Support follow-up activities by tracking corrective actions, reviewing supporting documentation, and monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and regulatory findings.
Conduct research related to auditing, internal controls, statutes, regulations, and industry practices. Assist with document requests, data analysis, meeting preparation, and other administrative activities supporting the Audit Division.
Maintain knowledge of applicable auditing standards and Commission operations. Participate in job-related training and perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of the Commission's regulatory mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of audit principles, internal controls, and compliance review methodologies.
Ability to perform fieldwork, testing, and documentation in accordance with professional auditing standards.
Strong organizational skills for planning and executing audit and inspection tasks under supervision.
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and attention to detail to accurately identify and document findings.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare clear workpapers and reports and discuss findings with audit leadership or regulated entities.
Ability to conduct research related to auditing, internal controls, statutes, regulations, and industry practices.

Additional Considerations

Considerable auditing experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Kimberly Crutchfield

Phone: 804-292-6542

Email: kimberly.crutchfield@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.