Contract External Auditor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do:

Join a team responsible for ensuring public funds are managed responsibly and in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role offers the opportunity to conduct audits, evaluate financial and operational controls, collaborate with stakeholders and help strengthen accountability across public health programs. Duties include:

• Conduct financial, compliance and program audits of grant-funded organizations and sub-recipients. 
• Review audit reports and evaluate compliance with federal and state regulations, including Single Audit requirements.
• Assess internal controls, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements. 
• Perform risk assessments to determine monitoring priorities and oversight requirements.
• Investigate audit findings and track corrective action plans through resolution.
• Analyze legislative and regulatory changes and assess impacts on reporting and compliance requirements.
• Develop audit guidance, checklists, training materials, and best practices for stakeholders.
• Research and provide recommendations on grant management, cost allocation, and financial compliance topics.
• Collaborate with program staff, grant administrators, and external auditors to support effective oversight.
• Provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries regarding audit and compliance requirements. 

Position Qualifications:

4 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 2 yrs. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description. 
Or 

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 24 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 12 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description. 
Or 

12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 1, 66461. 
Or 

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field

• Experience with Auditing (e.g., performance audits, financial audits and/or compliance audits)

• Experience producing audit and/or monitoring reports (e.g., financials)

• Experience with providing technical assistance regarding agency or organizations internal control environment and audit procedures

• Experience with computer software or systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, QuickBooks or other accounting systems)

• Experience working with grant administration and/or contracts

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record

Job Skills: Auditing

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Compliance Enforcement, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.