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School District Performance Auditor

  • 510298
  • PHOENIX
  • AUDITOR GENERAL
  • Full-time
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AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens.
We look forward to working with you!

School District Performance Auditor

AUDITOR GENERAL
YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th Street
                Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree                 $60,000-$66,000
With Master's degree                    $63,000-$69,000
     With CPA                                     $66,000 - $72,000 

What You'll Do:
  • Conduct performance audits of school districts and special studies related to educational finance and school operations that provide the Legislature and the public with information about how public monies are being used and recommendations to improve school operations.
  • Through research, interviews, and analysis, gather information, help identify areas of inquiry, and perform audit procedures to obtain evidence that will help you prepare well-documented working papers and formulate findings and appropriate recommendations in compliance with government auditing standards.
  • Draft written audit findings and verbally communicate work results to team members, the Auditor General, and school district management.
  • Occasionally travel out of town to audit school districts.

 YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION. You will be able to upload your resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for the position.

What You'll Need:
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or a field emphasizing data organization, analytical skills, research, or writing.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
  • Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach conclusions.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.
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Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.17% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Life-work balance; hybrid work, flexible Monday-Friday work schedules.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer at 602-553-9854 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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