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State Controller's Office

Auditor

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$6.6K - $8.7K/mo

... Train and assist auditors. • Conduct meetings, and discuss audit issues and findings ... In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This ...

Fairmont State University

Purchasing Assistant

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

The Purchasing Assistant interacts regularly with University faculty and staff at all levels, vendors, the West Virginia State Auditor's Office, and the West Virginia Finance Division (wvOASIS)

Crescens

Admin Assistant

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Ensure state staff and partner agencies are familiar with the Emergency Management Assistance ... Package Auditing: Guide deploying personnel and resource providers in building, auditing, and ...

STI

Auditor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

... state laws, policies, service standards, and procedures. The auditor will be responsible to participate in trainings to assist them in maintaining a full understanding of their position and its ...

Winston-Salem State University

... * Assist the COO in implementing institutional financial priorities and operational initiatives ... State Auditor, and other external agencies. * Provide leadership for financial operations in the ...

State of Nevada (NV)

AUDITOR 2

Carson City, NV · On-site +1

$61K - $91K/yr

OR one year of experience as an Auditor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of ... Incumbents assist in training less experienced or lower level auditors. This is the journey level ...

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How much do assistant state auditor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant state auditor in the United States is $18.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant state auditor?

Assistant State Auditors are professionals who support the auditing processes within a state's government. They help examine financial records, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs. Their work helps maintain transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. Assistant State Auditors may also participate in preparing audit reports and making recommendations for improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant state auditor?

To thrive as an Assistant State Auditor, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and typically a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Familiarity with audit software, Microsoft Excel, and government financial systems is often required, and credentials like CPA or CIA can be advantageous. Attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication are critical soft skills for reporting findings and collaborating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure audits are thorough, accurate, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant state auditors when conducting audits of government agencies?

Assistant State Auditors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring strict adherence to state and federal compliance standards. They may also face resistance or limited cooperation from agency staff, which can make gathering necessary documentation or access to systems more difficult. Balancing multiple concurrent audits and tight deadlines requires strong organizational and communication skills. Collaboration with other auditors, legal teams, and agency representatives is essential to overcome these challenges and deliver thorough, unbiased audit reports.
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Financial Services Auditor

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Accounting Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$83K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview

For more than 50 years, the LLA has helped the state of Louisiana foster accountability and transparency within Louisiana's government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

Staff Auditor 1 has a minimum annual salary of $54,000.

Staff Auditor 2 has a minimum annual salary of $58,320.

Staff Auditor 3 has a minimum annual salary of $62,985.

Sr. Auditor  1 has a minimum annual salary of $76,000.

Sr. Auditor  2 has a minimum annual salary of $83,000.

The LLA is seeking individuals to fill vacancies in our Financial Audit Section. This individual should have a working knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards. In addition, a Financial Auditor should possess effective verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with the audit supervisor, auditee and team members.

As part of our career progression framework, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Staff or Senior Auditor depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Responsibilities

Examples listed below include brief samples of common duties associated with financial audits. Please note that not all tasks are included.

  • May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for a state entity.
  • Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
  • Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
  • Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.
  • Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
  • Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.
  • May perform special audit projects and investigations, as requested or required.
  • Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
  • Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
  • Conducts inquiries of auditee personnel to gain an understanding of internal controls and is able to clearly document that understanding.
  • Obtains relevant audit evidence and makes a preliminary evaluation of that evidence to reach logical conclusions.
  • Identifies, assesses, and documents risks and demonstrates the ability to identify risks of material misstatement and risks of material noncompliance and/or indications of errors and irregularities or fraud and illegal acts during the conduct of the audit.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.

Qualifications
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (in any major), meeting the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant examination in Louisiana, OR
  • Possess certification as a Certified Public Accountant.

Please visit our career site at www.llajobs.com or apply directly for this position by creating a profile and uploading the following information to https://careers-llajobs.icims.com/jobs/intro:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter 
  • Official or Unofficial College transcripts
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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