Field Auditor 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-11040-L0352. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 31, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Field Auditor 2 reviews records to determine whether assigned agencies are protecting and using DHS resources per contractual agreements. Work includes obtaining evidential material from all possible sources, both internally and externally, to provide a reasonable basis for determining contract compliance of the assigned areas under examination. This position has the opportunity to evaluate the agency's system of record keeping and controls to ensure compliance with the DHS program's contractual obligations.

Lead Auditor responsibilities include: Ensuring proper planning is completed i.e. objective, type of review, funding, applicable regulations, scheduling, applicable audit program, reviews previous agency information including prior reports and certified audits; ensuring site visits are completed i.e. entrance conference, internal control questionnaire, all tests are completed, exit conference, technical assistance, if applicable; keeping supervisor and manager apprised of status and/or concerns; ensuring file is completed timely and submitted for review and Ensuring a corrective action plan is received, if applicable.

Fiscal review functions include handling personnel reviews, operating expenditures, fixed asset reviews, indirect cost allocation plan reviews and claims validation. Among these functions the Field Auditor will be verifying the validity of the personnel roster by cross walking the personnel action plan documents with the actual payroll records; verifying the agency is in compliance with the approved personnel action plan (PAP); reviewing expenditures for appropriate support i.e. actual invoice, approval, bank statements/canceled check; determining whether agency's asset safeguarding procedures are adequate for control of purchased property and equipment; and reviewing cost allocation plans to ensure basis is supported.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Reviewing new provider applications to ensure all information has been received and preparing internal memos noting Allegheny County's risk
• Consulting and collaborating closely with the DHS Bureau of Financial Management, Budgets and Reports on all matters dealing with contract compliance in the fiscal area
• Providing guidance to agencies involving proper invoicing of expenditures and documenting allowable services
• Reviewing reports and evaluates conformance with the following agency standards and requirements, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), PA Department of Labor, and PA Department of Human Services (PA DHS)
• Examining reports to determine if the provider's audit report is complete and accurate.
  

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want you on our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Scheduled work hours may vary based on the needs of the regional office.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Field Auditor I; or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible auditing or accounting work, and graduation from high school supplemented by six credit hours of post high school courses in accounting. Additional training in accounting, business administration or related fields including six credit hours in accounting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience; or
• Two years of experience in accounting or auditing work, and one and one-half years of college level work including or supplemented by six credit hours in accounting; or
• One year of experience in accounting or auditing work, and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.