Staff Performance Auditor

Looking to make a difference in the State of Alaska?

Join the Division of Legislative Audit in Anchorage, Alaska!

We are dedicated to 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, the Alaska Division of Legislative Audit is a great choice. We support your efforts to grow your career, and provide ongoing continuing education to further your professional development and maintain your auditing credentials.
 

Reasons to live in Anchorage

Anchorage is a vibrant city of 290,000 residents surrounded by the country’s northernmost national forest. The state’s commercial center, Anchorage, is situated along Cook Inlet amid the adventure and beauty of Alaska. The prospects for adventure are everywhere—salmon fishing in town, visiting Portage Glacier, or white-water rafting close by. Take a road or train trip to Prince William Sound or Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak. Winter weather, comparable to that of ski resorts around the world, offers snowshoeing and snowmobiling, as well as Nordic and alpine skiing. Downtown hosts a 10-day winter carnival, the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous (February), and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins on Fourth Avenue on the first Saturday of March.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a renowned cultural center, and museums, theater, and musical opportunities are plentiful. Whether your interests are cultural or adventurous, Anchorage has a multitude of options that appeal to residents and visitors alike.

For more information on Anchorage, visit anchorage.net
 

General Description

The division offers an exciting opportunity to work with a team of professionals, gain valuable work experience, and develop new skills. Performance auditors work on teams conducting performance audits of state departments and programs. Performance audits improve accountability through evaluation of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of government programs. The division conducts three types of performance audits: Sunset audits, Special audits, and Information Technology audits. Sunset audits of boards and commissions are required by AS 44.66.010. Special audits and Information Technology audits are requested by the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to address important and timely policy questions facing the State of Alaska. 
 
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. The Alaska Division of Legislative Audit is growing its performance audit function and anticipates growth opportunities in the near future for staff auditors who demonstrate excellent skills.

Minimum Annual Salary: $75,601.50 - $83,674.50
 
This position is exempt from the current executive branch hiring freeze.

Examples of Duties

• Performs auditing procedures and techniques in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) 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 government 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.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work full-time (37.5 hours per week) from the Anchorage office. 

Distinguishing Characteristics

• This is a fully exempt job class under Alaska Statute 39.25.110(3).
• Positions in the 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 has either:

(1) a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, public administration, government, political science, data analytics, data science, mathematics, statistics, journalism, English (writing focus), humanities, social science, information systems, or other related degree. 

 OR

 (2) at least FOUR years experience as an auditor, management consultant, or an operations, budget, or policy analyst or related experience.

OR

(3) an associate’s degree in business, economics, government, political science, mathematics, statistics, journalism, English (writing focus), social science, or other related degree AND at least TWO years of experience as an auditor, management consultant, or an operations, budget, or policy analyst or related experience.

Desired Qualifications

Has experience conducting performance audits under Government Auditing Standards. 

Has a minimum GPA of 3.25 from an accredited university or college in a field relevant to this position.

Has a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in a field relevant to this position.

Is a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Has at least three months experience as an employee or volunteer with a local, state, tribal, or federal government agency. 

Additional Required Information:

Required Documents

A resume, cover letter, and all relevant postsecondary transcripts are 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 why you want to work for the Alaska Division of Legislative Audit.

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 require 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.

Contact Information:

Emily Farnsworth
Operations Manager
907-465-4188
emily.farnsworth@akleg.gov