Auditor, Staff

Salary: $70,999.00 - $81,022.00 Annually
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 332373
Department: Legislative Audit
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Audit
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Legislature
Range: 19 - 20
Job Description
Looking for a career in auditing?
Are you a CPA or do you want to become a CPA?
Join the Division of Legislative Audit in Juneau, Alaska!
We are dedicated to our mission of enhancing government operations and accountability by increasing transparency within the State of Alaska. If you are interested in working as a member of a team of professionals, Division of Legislative Audit is a great choice. We support your efforts to become a licensed CPA, and provide ongoing continuing education to further your professional development and maintain your CPA license.
Reasons to live in Juneau
Juneau is our nation's most beautiful capital city with snow-capped mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the largest national forest. Old-growth trees in a temperate rain forest create clean air and clean water, as well as many opportunities for adventure. The local trails offer a multitude of choices for exploring the woods or climbing mountains.
Our local waters provide some of the best seafood in the world: salmon, halibut, shrimp, and crab. Water-lovers enjoy ocean boating, diving, paddle boarding, and even surfing. There are rivers for white-water rafting and lakes, ocean and rivers for fishing. Locals and visitors avail themselves of the many cabins and camping options in and around Juneau. Winter brings a host of nordic and alpine skiing possibilities at Eaglecrest Ski Area.
For a town of 30 thousand people, Juneau has an amazing array of cultural opportunities. The Alaska Folk Festival, Juneau Jazz and Classics, and the Juneau Symphony bring a variety of world-class music to town every year and the city houses the state museum, a professional theater, and many art galleries. All of these things contribute to a quality of life that is highly prized by those who live in Juneau.
General Description
The division offers an exciting opportunity to work with a team of professionals, gain valuable work experience, and develop new skills. Auditors work on teams performing financial, compliance, and performance audits of state departments and programs. Each year, the division audits the State's most significant financial activities and performs compliance testing for federal programs as part of the statewide single audit. Special audits are also conducted for a wide variety of objectives designed to evaluate specific state operations.
The staff auditor position is the agency's entry-level audit position. The position learns basic audit skills and performs entry-level tasks at the direction of supervisory auditors.
Minimum Annual Salary: $70,999 - $81,022
Examples of Duties

• Performs auditing procedures and techniques in accordance with audit standards established by the AICPA and government audit standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
• Prepares workpapers that are thorough, complete, and accurate which document the audit procedures.
• Researches laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements to determine if programs and processes are being administered accordingly.
• Follows audit procedures to accurately identify errors and summarize the results of findings.
• Interviews State agency personnel regarding agency operations and documents the interviews.
• Works with State agency personnel to obtain audit documentation.
• Depending on experience, develops audit procedures.
• Depending on experience, assists in writing audit reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of or willingness to obtain knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to research and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and implement new accounting and auditing pronouncements.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• This is a fully exempt job class under Alaska Statute 39.25.110(3).
• Positions in Division of Legislative Audit are required to be politically neutral.
• Class range and title will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Currently, we are not providing visa employer sponsorships.

Minimum Qualifications
An applicant who is either:
(1) qualified (or soon will be qualified) to sit and is committed to studying for and passing the CPA exam,
OR
(2) has passed the CPA exam or parts of the exam.
AND
Has a minimum GPA of 3.25 from an accredited university or college in a field relevant to this position.
Additional Required Information
Required Documents
In addition to completing and submitting the Workplace Alaska application, a cover letter and transcripts are all required to be submitted as part of this application package. The cover letter should describe your strengths, education, and experience. Your cover letter must also describe your plan to study for and pass the CPA exam.
Education and CPA Exam Eligibility
It's a requirement of this position that applicants meet (or will soon meet) the eligibility requirement in Alaska to take the CPA exam. Please refer to the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy website to review the current statutes and regulations regarding CPA exam qualification criteria.
Special Instructions For Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Selection Procedure
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above. The Division's strict selection criteria requires an application package to contain the required information before determining eligibility to interview. If the application package is not complete and/or minimum qualifications have not been met, applicants will not be considered for an interview.
EEO Statement
The Division of Legislative Audit complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation should contact our main office at (907) 465-3830 in Juneau or correspond through email at legaudit@akleg.gov. The Division of Legislative Audit is an equal opportunity employer.
Multiple Vacancies
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area.
Contact Information
Julie Hamilton
Operations Manager
907-465-4188
julie.hamilton@akleg.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year

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As a requirement of this position you must be qualified (or soon be qualified) to sit for the CPA exam. Are you (or will you soon be) qualified to sit for the CPA exam at the time of potential hire?

• Yes
• No

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Have you passed the CPA exam or parts of the exam?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a CPA license?

• Yes
• No

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As a requirement of this position you must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher in a field relevant to this position. Do you have a GPA of 3.25 or higher?

• Yes
• No

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A cover letter is a required part of this application. Have you submitted a cover letter?

• Yes
• No

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An explanation of your plan to become a CPA is a required part of this application. Does your cover letter describe your plan to study and pass the CPA exam?

• Yes
• No

07
College transcript(s) relevant to the position are a required part of this application. Have you submitted ALL relevant transcripts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question