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Audit Specialist 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

 

THE POSITION

Are you the type of person that likes to travel and have variety in your work life? Do you have a love of numbers and an eye for details? If so, PennDOT has a unique opportunity for you in the Bureau of Fiscal Management's Audit Division! PennDOT is looking for someone who can independently perform a broad scope of assignments and supervise multiple teams of professional audit personnel who conduct audits and other related engagements and activities. If you are ready to hit the road and ensure PennDOT’s compliance, apply today!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads audit teams and oversees a wide range of audit activities that ensure compliance with financial, operational, and regulatory requirements across the Department. The work supports strong oversight, accurate reporting, and effective use of public resources. As an Audit Specialist 3, you will perform the following duties:

  • Audit Oversight: Direct audit teams and review work to ensure compliance with established standards and objectives
  • Plan Monitoring: Track progress of audit plans and make adjustments to keep projects on schedule
  • Review Management: Ensure desk reviews and related analyses meet performance requirements and support audit goals
  • System Coordination: Manage audit system access and support technology needs for audit activities
  • Staff Development: Provide mentoring and guidance to strengthen auditing, research, testing, and reporting skills
  • Communication Duties: Maintain regular communication with managers and auditees to address progress and significant issues


 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:0 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • The position will be headquartered in a district or county office closest to the selected candidate's home that meets needs and has available space.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as an Audit Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 
  • Three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing; or 
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing. 


 

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 Guidelines. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.