External Auditor 1 (PN 20036353)

External Auditor 1

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical External Auditor to conduct audits and reviews of state and federally funded programs. This position involves performing financial, compliance, and operational audits of both simple and complex programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively, providing critical insights to improve efficiency, accountability, and compliance across agencies and providers.

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certifies Medicaid Providers to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Audit Office reviews claims paid to ensure the Medicaid Providers' service and support documentation validates Medicaid reimbursement and Medicaid Providers are compliant with Ohio Administrative Code requirements. Additionally, the Audit Office performs A-133 subrecipient monitoring reviews for the Federal program funds pass-through to subrecipients.

Auditing is defined as performing audits of external organizations to ensure financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles, internal audits of other departments, or internal / external reviews of areas to evaluate the adequacy of systems of internal controls and / or compliance with policies, rules, or regulations. Performing various comparisons of invoices to required supporting documentation in order to pay an invoice, performance of payroll / timesheet / expense verifications, inventory, year-end reconciliations, cash, reconciliations, and / or any other clerical activities shall not constitute experience performing internal or external audit functions.

Audit Execution & Oversight

• Conduct routine audits (financial, compliance, and operational) of simply structured and / or complex programs.
• Review and analyze records, systems, internal controls, and organizational structures.
• Conduct interviews with employees and program staff to gather audit evidence.
• Identify potential issues, prepare questions, and conduct entrance and exit conferences.
• Assist in determining audit scope, procedures, and testing methodology.
• Support senior auditors in conducting non-routine audits.
• Complete audit work within assigned timelines and budgeted hours.

Compliance & Technical Reviews

Regulatory Knowledge & Standards

Technical Proficiency

What's in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes :

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. 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; 12 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included auditing. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills : Auditing

Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC / OAC. No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.