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Position:
Performance Auditor

Company:
SC Legislative Audit Council - Richland County, SC , USA

OPENING DATE:  5/17/2023                          CLOSING DATE: 5/31/2023

JOB TITLE: Performance Auditor                    AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $55,000  

                                                                        AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $61,000 

STATE SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $77,700 annually

Salary depends upon qualifications. Salary is commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience.

LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina

JOB TYPE: FTE Full-Time

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 – 5:00)

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for the position with a resume to the Legislative Audit Council.

[email protected] 

1331 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 315, Columbia, SC 29201  

803.253.7612

LAC.SC.GOV 

***Only applicants chosen for an interview will be notified that the position has been filled.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

S.C. Legislative Audit Council is seeking performance auditors to conduct management/performance audits of state agencies and programs in compliance with Government Auditing Standards. Interdisciplinary audit teams evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of government programs using quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. 

• Investigate state government operations and procedures to identify and make recommendations for policy and program improvements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of agency records and interview audited entity’s staff and other government officials.
• Develop methods to obtain required data.
• Assist supervisors in planning, conducting, and writing audits within established timelines.
• Prepare concise reports and explain results to state officials, legislative committees, the media, and citizens.

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

A master’s degree, law degree, license to practice as a CPA, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year accredited institution and two years of relevant experience. An applicant with a law degree should be a member in good standing of the S.C. Bar Association. Six or more college credit hours in at least one of the following subjects — statistics, data analysis, computer science, accounting, finance, or journalism are preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong research, analytical, communication, and investigative skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facts and data.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with peers, supervisors, and auditees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with generally accepted government auditing standards relating to performance audits.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistical software programs.

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