SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Salary and audit position will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.
- Starting Auditor salary is posted for position.
- Increased starting salary for Senior Auditor will be based on qualifications and experience.
The OAG performs audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards as required by those standard setting organizations.
Auditors are responsible for the following:
- Follow instructions in performing audit testing assigned, including the evaluation and testing of controls.
- Prepare audit documentation that meets standards.
- Be able to research and understand audit and accounting standards.
- Communication with auditees and members of the audit team.
- Develop and draft audit findings and other required audit communications.
- Participate in audit meetings with auditee management.
- Senior Auditors may supervise audit staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor who reviews work for conformance to well established procedures and regulations.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
- Independent work ethic, and a high level of personal self-motivation and personal character of the highest ethical standard.
- Ability to understand audit and accounting standards, federal regulations, state statues and other laws and regulations.
- Ability to research and discuss audit issues, audit findings, compliance with laws.
- Ability to write clear and concise communications.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and part of a team.
- To do related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with concentration in accounting.
- Applicants must possess competent computer skills.
- Audit or accounting experience through internship or previous work experience preferred.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting
- Competent computer skills
- Ability to understand audit and accounting standards, federal regulations, state statutes, and other laws and regulations
- Ability to research and discuss audit issues and findings
- Ability to write clear and concise communications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Audit or accounting experience through an internship or previous work experience
- High ethical standards, self-motivation, and an independent work ethic
What We Do
The State of Rhode Island is the official government entity responsible for the administration, governance, and delivery of public services to the citizens and residents of the state of Rhode Island.
