Arizona Department of Education

Audit Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 08/16/2026

• The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Audit Unit is responsible for helping ensure the accurate allocation and appropriate use of state education funding. To support this mission, the Audit Unit conducts Average Daily Membership (ADM) and compliance audits of school districts and charter holders, while also providing guidance, training, and technical expertise to educational entities and ADE program areas.
• ADM and compliance audits evaluate factors that affect student membership reporting and state funding calculations. These audits assess instructional hours, student attendance, enrollment and withdrawal records, and other reporting requirements to verify the accuracy of data submitted to ADE. Audits also determine whether students reported for ADM funding were eligible under applicable statutes, regulations, and ADE requirements.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor, accurately performs audit work, ranging from routine to highly complex for Average Daily Membership and other audits according to audit standards using appropriate audit and analytic techniques and ensures that all work is documented in the audit working papers
• Identifies and communicates audit work, conclusions and audit findings to the assigned Audit Supervisor and Chief Auditor through team meetings
• Drafts audit reports as directed by the assigned Audit Supervisor according to Audit Unit writing guidelines and appropriately prepares these reports for the Quality Control process
• Assists the Audit Supervisor in administering and continuously improving the ADE Average Daily Membership (ADM) audit program by developing and delivering auditor training, maintaining audit methodology and procedures, updating audit guidance to reflect changes in Arizona statutes, ADE policies, and audit requirements, and promoting compliance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)

Knowledge in:
• Principles, practices, concepts, methods, and techniques of auditing
• Analysis and presentation of data and conclusions
• Applicants must have progressive auditing experience or progressive experience in data analysis of K-12 student records or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Skills in:
• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Word
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Excel
• Basic skill in using Microsoft Outlook

Ability to:
• Conduct data analysis
• Identify and analyze organizational processes and identify potential solutions
• Organize ideas verbally and in writing
• Communicate effectively, both individually and in group settings

• Preference will be given to those applicants with a degree in Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

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 State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

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

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

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) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.