Auditor 2 (Compliance Auditor/Compliance Audit Specialist)

Compliance Auditor $26.6635/hr. Grade 19

Under immediate supervision, performs construction audits and progressively performs more complex audits under the guidance of Compliance Supervisor for career Advancement. Execute audit programs in accordance with the audit manual.
Compliance Audit Specialist $32.6923/hr. Grade 19
Under general supervision, performs construction audits as well as procurement and grant audits. Execute audit programs in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS) and the Audit Manual.
Note: Positions will be assigned based on the experience and qualifications listed below. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and demonstration of competency for all job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Compliance Auditor
Prepares audit work papers to include sufficient, relevant, and competent evidence to provide a basis for conclusions reached by interpreting and evaluating data to determine if the information provided is accurate, reliable and complete.Gather construction documentation to support the construction project. Reviews all necessary information and compares them to policy and regulations. Interviews resident engineer involved in the project. Determines how the auditee compiled with policy.Reviews all the gathered data and compares it to supporting records to determine if the construction project was done in accordance with policy. Auditor prepares and presents a final report to the resident engineer.Reviews construction information from various sources and determines appropriateness and accuracy. Compares data, identifies information and determines if data meets department requirements and federal regulations.Analyzes and tests ADOT records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures; determine the accuracy and compliance of procedures, and results. Examines and evaluates information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Compliance Audit Specialist
Prepares audit work papers to include sufficient, relevant, and competent evidence to provide a basis for conclusions reached by interpreting and evaluating data to determine if the information provided is accurate, reliable and complete.Evaluates activities and internal controls to determine whether controls are designed to be effective and are implemented as designed. Reviews and defines audit steps by deciding what work needs to be performed based on risk factors and adjusting the work plans to better meet audit objectives. Gather, review, and interpret applicable information and data to determine if work was adequately performed to make an accurate conclusion. Contacts appropriate persons to specify schedules, procedures,documentation and other requirements and may coordinate and conduct unannounced audits as necessary to prevent destruction of records and other information. Interview agency personnel (depending on who is being audited). Gather construction documentation to support the construction project. Reviews all necessary information and compares them to policy and regulations. Interviews resident engineer involved in the project. Gather documentation from grantee or procurement officers. Reviews all necessary information and compares them to grant agreement or contract. Determines how the auditee compiled with policy, contract or grant agreement.

Knowledge of:
Auditing accounting and auditing methods and system; of general auditing standards and procedures
Computer technology principles, terminology and programming
Federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
Skills in:
Accurately analyzing and interpreting data
Communicating effectively and training others
Ability to:
Compose clear and concise audit reports
Accurately complete and assemble audit working papers.

Compliance Auditor Preferences:

General business experience in the subject area of the audit function.
Compliance Audit Specialist Preferences:

Experience in auditing work, principles, standards and technique.

Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Compliance Auditor: General business experience in the subject area of the audit function. Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Compliance Audit Specialist: Able to demonstrate the ability to accurately, efficiently, independently, and professionally perform all of the tasks required of the "Compliance Auditor 1" role. In addition to those tasks, the scope of duties and tasks to be learned and performed includes: gathering documentation from grantees or procurement officers, reviewing and analyzing the information and examining and evaluating financial and information systems controls.
This position requires at least one year of experience operating as a Compliance Auditor 1, and demonstration of proficiency in all of the Compliance Auditor 1 tasks. In addition, experience in generally accepted auditing standards and internal control frameworks.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.