External Auditor 3

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information: Caleb Skinner, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov

Unposting Date: Oct 13, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Compensation: $32.08/hour (unless required by legislation)

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Auditing

Technical Skills: Risk Management, Technical Writing, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Research

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Time Management

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

Job Description

External Auditor 3 Position Overview

Are you a skilled auditor with a passion for ensuring financial compliance and accountability? Do you have experience leading audit teams and conducting both routine and complex financial audits? If so, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is looking for an External Auditor 3 to bring their skills to our Fiscal team.

As an External Auditor 3, you will independently and as part of a team, conduct financial and compliance audits of entities that receive state funding or are subject to state oversight. You will develop audit procedures, perform in-depth reviews of financial records, and assess compliance with state and federal regulations. Your role will also include serving as a lead auditor, guiding audit teams, and reviewing reports for accuracy and adherence to auditing standards. You’ll collaborate closely with agency staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance and recommend process improvements.

Locations Available

Defiance BSVI/BVR – 101 Clinton Suite 1100, Defiance, OH 43512

Lima BSVI/BVR – 2190 Allentown Road Lima, OH 45805

Norwalk – 105 Cleveland Road, Suite A, Norwalk, OH 44857

Toledo BSVI/BVR – 5241 Southwyck Blvd., Ste. 200 Toledo, OH 43614

Akron BSVI/BVR – 172 S. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308

Lakewood (Cleveland) BSVI/BVR – 14725 Detroit Avenue, Suite 202 Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Canton BSVI/BVR – 816 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

Mansfield BSVI/BVR – 800 Park Avenue West Suite 105, Mansfield, OH 44906

Newark – 195 Union Street, Suite A1, Newark, OH 43055

Wooster BVR – 2148 Eagle Pass, Wooster, OH 44691

Youngstown BSVI/BVR – 242 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown, OH 44503

Zanesville BSVI/BVR – 601 Underwood St., Ste. C, Zanesville, OH 43701

Cincinnati BSVI/BVR – 895 Central Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dayton Service Office – 3401 Park Center Dr., Dayton, OH 45414

Springfield – 239 E Columbia St, Suite 50, Springfield, OH 45502

Athens BSVI/BVR – 86 Columbus Rd., Ste. 102, Athens, OH 45701

OOD Central Office – 150 E Campus View Blvd Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43235

Columbus BSVI/BVR – 4300 E. Broad St., Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43213

New Boston – 3879 Rhodes Ave 2nd Floor, New Boston, OH 45662

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/ or community presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license.

External Auditor 3 Duties

Conduct routine & complex financial & compliance audits.
Responds to questions & concerns & prepares audit reports.
Takes lead role on special audits & ad hoc projects as assigned.
Is proficient in Microsoft Suite (i.e., Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Reviews audit reports prepared by peers for accuracy, completeness & compliance with agency standards.
Provides technical assistance & training to agency staff & stakeholders including researching the relevance & applicability of federal & state rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
Performs internal testing of agency policies, procedures & processes as needed.
Attends internal and external training & agency staff meetings.

A Successful External Auditor 3 has:

Thorough knowledge of auditing standards and procedures.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Leadership and team coordination experience.
Excellent communication skills.

Division of Fiscal Management

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency’s mission and objectives.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement

OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.DiversityandInclusion@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. Opportunities of Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet MQs due to college courses, a degree, and/or relevant licensure, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript by the posting deadline by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.

“See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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:

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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

5 years’ experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months’ auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months’ experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 3 years’ experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months’ auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months’ experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

-Or 12 months’ experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Research, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Time Management

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.