Audit Quality Assurance Specialist

• Evaluates the adequacy of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes;

• Conducts quality assurance reviews using the Audit Quality Checklist prepared by the audit team;

• Coordinates meetings with the audit team during the review process to discuss any deficiencies identified and suggests resolutions;

• Evaluates responses from the audit team during the review process to ensure resolution of instances of non-compliance, including, if necessary, assisting the audit team with the application of auditing standards;

• Educates audit teams under review on the quality assurance process and how to comply with Government Auditing Standards;

• Effectively communicates applicable standards and quality assurance policies and procedures to OSA staff in a timely and professional manner;

• Reviews current AICPA Standards, Government Auditing Standards, NSAA Peer Review policies and procedures, professional journals, and applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulations;

• Manages workload effectively to ensure timely completion of work and allows flexibility in schedule to accommodate priority projects;

• Assists the Audit Quality Assurance Manager in compiling quality/compliance trends to identify training needs of the audit staff;

• Assists with training and onboarding of new staff;

• Performs other related duties as assigned;

• Travels within the OSA regional offices (Boston, Marlborough, Chicopee & Brockton)

The Office of the State Auditor is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment actions such as recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals are based upon a policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions and actions are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran's status

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess and/or demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field;

• At least 3-5 years full time or equivalent part-time experience, the major duties included: experience in auditing, including but not limited to: data analysis, performing audit risk assessment, developing audit plan, developing audit findings, and preparing audit reports;

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS);

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

• Working knowledge on internal controls including the elements of the Committee of Sponsoring Organization's (COSO) Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of auditing and/or accounting theory and practice;

• Working knowledge of statistical concepts such as sampling methods, confidence intervals, and regression analysis as applied in audit settings;

• Has participated in major audit engagements, or complex or specialized audits requiring the application of technical knowledge and expertise;

• Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

• Understanding and proficiency in the use of Auditing Software (e.g. TeamMate);

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information;

• Ability to travel within the regional office territory;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and expertise in the following areas will also be important considerations:
• Achievement of professional certifications, such as Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant certification;

• Experience with government or performance audits;

• General knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the programs audited by the OSA;

• Ability to regularly exercise independent judgment;

We require that all applicants have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and that they maintain a safe driving record.

The Office of the State Auditor is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment actions such as recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals are based upon a policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions and actions are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran's status