Salary Grade: NC12 Salary Range: $43,500 – $76,125

This position serves as an auditor in the Consultant, Utility, Rail and Turnpike Unit. The auditor is responsible for executing complex compliance or financial-related audits of activities related to external entities contracted with NCDOT. The auditor in this position will perform pre-award audits, overhead audits, post-award audits as well as reviews of audits performed by independent CPAs. The auditor, through daily workflow, reviews and audits invoices and purchase orders for compliance. Contracts and grants audited/reviewed are varied and complex and are primarily with consultants, railroads, utilities, local governments and non-profit organizations. Work requires knowledge and application of the theories, principles, practices of accounting and auditing, as well as a knowledge of the statutory requirements of specific programs and the related information technology. Auditor performs work specified in the audit program including research, analysis and interviews to prepare evaluations and recommendations for improvements. Assemble and maintain comprehensive audit working papers, supporting audit findings and recommendations. Prepare comprehensive audit reports and reviews detailing findings and recommendations, and assist in the presentation of audit findings and recommendations

**Some overnight travel for audits and training is required for this position**

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Knowledge of professional standards, such as generally accepted accounting principles, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Experience in accounting to include financial and/or cost accounting.
• Experience in conducting audits, such as financial and compliance in accordance with relevant standards. This includes examining invoices, contracts, journals, ledgers, computations and other related business documents.
• Experience in interpreting or applying policies and/or regulations.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or knowledge of any job costing system.

As per General Statute: 143-746 (c) Appointment and Qualifications of Internal Auditors. Any State employee who performs the internal audit function shall meet the minimum qualifications for internal auditors established by the Office of State Personnel, in consultation with the Council of Internal Auditing.

The required education and experience requirements are: Internal Auditor 1: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to the program area assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Internal Auditor II: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to the program area assigned and two years of related experience; or a Bachelor's degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor or related certification or licensure and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Internal Auditor III: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to the program area assigned and three years of related experience; or a Bachelor's degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor; or related certification/license and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.