Forensic Auditor

What will you be doing?Forensic Auditors are responsible for performing fieldwork associated with that of an experienced Audit Staff or Auditors in Charge at a Certified Public Accounting Firm. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures, implementing AOS approach for performing forensic audits, executing fraud detection techniques, preparing audit summaries, and preparing audit comments and findings.Location:The SIU is currently seeking to fill one vacancy in the Southwest Quadrant of the State of Ohio. Auditors are responsible for covering fraud investigations taking place in their geographic quadrant.Why work for the Auditor of State?BenefitsWorking for the AOS will allow you to pursue justice in the government sector. Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer:• Flexible work schedules and locations• Professional exam reimbursement• Excellent benefits and retirement planWhat We’re Looking For• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field• 3 or more years experience in external audit environment• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus• Professional Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner is a plusThe AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.OrganizationAuditor Of StateAgency Contact Name and InformationRecruiting@ohioauditor.govUnposting DateSep 20, 2024, 10:59:00 PMPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Fayette County-Washington Court HouseCompensation39.00ScheduleFull-timeClassified IndicatorUnclassifiedUnionExempt from UnionPrimary Job SkillAccounting and FinanceTechnical SkillsAccounting and FinanceProfessional SkillsEthics and ValuesAgency OverviewThe Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) receives many allegations of fraud. The result of these allegations may result in execution of an investigative audit by the AOS Special Investigations Unit. A forensic audit is performed by forensic auditors and law enforcement officials for the purpose of pursuing and prosecuting fraud and corruption where it exists in Ohio's government entities.