THE POSITION

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional who enjoys the auditing aspect of accounting? As an Audit Specialist 2 with the Department of Human Services, you will help ensure that public programs operate effectively, efficiently, and with integrity. Your work will support informed decision making and contribute to the responsible use of resources. This role offers steady learning opportunities through diverse audit and review assignments. It is a great match for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, and positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports performance audits and technical assistance efforts that help improve program operations within the Department of Human Services. As an Audit Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

Audit Work: Conduct audits, reviews, and technical assistance activities for programs and funded organizations
Information Research: Gather laws, regulations, policies, and data needed to support audit planning and fieldwork
Field Activities: Carry out audit surveys, assess internal controls, and complete detailed examination steps
Team Leadership: Guide and review the work of assistants when serving as Auditor-In-Charge
Report Preparation: Develop audit objectives, draft reports, and present findings to management
Collaboration Support: Participate in meetings, conferences, and statewide audit initiatives

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours: You will have the option of working a shift between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Travel is required.
You will be required to report to the Dauphin County office in person for training at least one time per calendar year.
This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
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 1; or
Two 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:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties by the time of hire: Bradford, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, or Wyoming.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
- Promotion Without Exam
- Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
- Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
- Voluntary Demotion
- Reinstatement (Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
- Accountant 1
- Auditor 1
- Audit Specialist 1
- Executive Financial Associate
- Fiscal Management Specialist 1
Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Audit Specialist 1 for one or more years full-time?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Have you completed 18 or more college credits in accounting and auditing?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

How many years of full-time professional auditing experience do you possess?

2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

How much graduate coursework have you completed in accounting, finance, or a closely related field?

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the above question, type N/A in the text box below.

Additional Requirement- Do you reside in or are willing to relocate to one of the following counties by the time of hire: Tioga, Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne, Lycoming, Sullivan, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Pike, Montour, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Northampton, Potter, or Clinton?

If you are applying under the reassignment recruitment option and this job title is different than your current job title, please explain why you believe this is a logical career movement.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address: 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov