Senior External Auditor

Internal Auditor 2 – Senior External Auditor (Underfill Option)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Audit Services
Salem

The role:  

Join our Audit Services’ team as a senior external auditor! In this role, you will audit architectural and engineering firm’s to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) audit and accounting guide. You will also work on a team of internal and external auditors managed by the chief auditor. The chief auditor reports directly to the Oregon Transportation Commission and promotes audit independence, public accountability and transparency. Apply today!

Hybrid remote work is available! The successful candidate will work in the office while training then can collaborate with the hiring manager on a remote work schedule after training is complete.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at an internal auditor 2 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an internal auditor 1 ($4,672 - $6,901) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an internal auditor 2. Underfill training will not exceed three years.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

A day in the life:

• Plan and manage a variety of external audits which includes reviewing architectural and engineering consultants, local governments and nonprofit organizations.
• Perform assessments of accounting records, financial information and internal controls of the external entity for compliance with federal regulations, state rules and other requirements.
• Manage all aspects of the assignment including reviewing prior audits, planning the audit, developing the audit program, conducting an entrance conference, testing and developing findings.
• Prepare working papers, audit reports, memos and letters.
• Communicate results to internal and external parties.
• Develop policies, procedure manuals, training guides and compliance programs.
• Work may require occasional travel including overnight stays.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.  

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications for an internal auditor 2:

5 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.

OR

A bachelor’s degree in business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting; or a field specific to the agency's mission AND 2 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.

Minimum qualifications for an internal auditor 1 (underfill):

3 years of technical experience providing foundation experience to auditing.

OR

A bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting; or a field specific to the agency's mission; or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Currently have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or have passed the exam.
• Accounting experience in the architectural or engineering industry.
• Experience evaluating complex financial information.
• Experience effectively communicating program expectations and requirements with groups outside the organization.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements.
• Experience being flexible while balancing many priorities.

Learn more and apply:

Our next application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

Questions? Call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer