Performance Auditor I
Performance Audit Division

Starting Salary
$46,000 (Bachelor's degree)
$49,000 (Master's degree, CPA certification, or 150 qualifying credit hours)

Status
Open until filled.  See below, How To Apply.

Location
Phoenix office.

Description
Under close supervision of a lead auditor, Performance Auditor I's assist in conducting performance audits of state agencies and programs. They gather information and help identify areas of inquiry and perform audit procedures to obtain evidence, prepare well-documented work papers, and formulate findings and appropriate recommendations in compliance with government auditing standards. In addition, they draft written audit findings and orally communicate work results that meet professional and office standards for clarity and completeness. 

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have one of the following: 

• A bachelor's degree in a field emphasizing analytical skills, research, writing, and organization of data AND at least one year of experience in performance auditing, financial auditing, internal auditing, program evaluation, management or policy analysis, or related experience, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  OR
  A master's degree in a field emphasizing analytical skills, research, writing, and organization of data.

In addition, candidates should possess the following:

• Strong research abilities and exemplary oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach conclusions.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with coworkers and auditees professionally and ethically.

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Working knowledge of Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

How To Apply
 

Send the following items to Linda Gurrie, our Recruiting Coordinator.  Her address is: The Office of the Auditor General, 2910 N. 44th St., Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85018; or you may e-mail her.

• Resume.

• Application (Interactive form features require Adobe Acrobat Reader ).

• Unofficial transcripts from all the colleges you attended.

• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications are a good match for the position for which you are applying.