Associate Auditor at Virginia… · Richmond

Summary: The Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts is the legislative external auditor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. They are seeking an Associate Auditor to assist in conducting financial, performance, and compliance audits of state agencies and institutions of higher education.

Responsibilities:
- Obtain an understanding of the audit objectives and concepts
- Demonstrate an understanding of materiality and how it applies to the audit
- Maintain a questioning state of mind and exercise professional skepticism in gathering and evaluating evidence
- Ensure that audit programs and test work are documented and performed in accordance with applicable auditing standards
- Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills, initiative, and sound professional judgment
- Independently manage workload of assigned audits to ensure completion within budget and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Post baccalaureate certificate in accounting or related business field (e.g. finance)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team, while remaining engaged in multiple projects
- Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software, including Word & Excel
- Valid driver's license and ability to provide own transportation
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must pass a background check

Required Skills: Accounting, Financial Auditing, Performance Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Audit Documentation, Auditing Standards, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Benefits: Annual, Sick, Family/Personal paid time off and 14 paid state holidays, Community Service, Parental, Education, and Certification Exam leave options, Tuition and Exam Fee Reimbursement, Health, Dental, Life, and Long-term care insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts, Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System