Professional Auditor - 60007709

Professional Auditor - 60007709

Salary

$52,100.00 - $88,600.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189833

Agency

Department of Administration

Division

Office of Executive Policy & Programs

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AN19

Position Number:

60007709

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

GEN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$52,100.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$70,300.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

Professional Auditor

The Department of Administrations Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a Professional Auditor. The Office of Economic Opportunity serves the residents of South Carolina through Citizen Assistance Programs. You will assist the Fiscal Monitoring Manager in performing fiscal monitoring of subrecipients who are awarded federal grants, passed through the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). These duties primarily consist of performing on-site and off-site financial reviews of subrecipients compliance to federal, state, and grant rules and regulations in the administration of federal awards.

The position is onsite in Columbia, Sc.

Responsibilities of the Professional Auditor:

• Conduct on-site and remote reviews of sub grantees' financial and accounting management and grant expenditures for compliance with applicable federal, state and grant requirements.
• Monitoring activities include analyzing a sub grantees internal control processes and sampling financial records for adequacy and compliance with grant requirements. Summarize the results of monitoring to include recommendations, if applicable.
• File summary of results and completed work papers within the appropriate electronic file in sub grantees grant control file.
• Prepare and submit fiscal monitoring report summarizing the financial review results and applicable recommendations to the Senior manager of Fiscal Monitoring for review, inclusion in the subgrantees control file, and use in supporting onsite fiscal monitoring activities.
• Perform follow-up reviews, as necessary, on noncompliance issues to ensure corrective actions have been taken and issues resolved.
• Perform monthly desk reviews of selected sub grantees financial documents to ensure the sub grantees financial records are equivalent to data reported on monthly financial status reports (FSRs), compliant with grant requirements and to identify any areas that require technical assistance and training.
• Communicate variances to Senior Manager of Fiscal monitoring and requests further documentation required to explain/correct variances.
• Perform and assists with fiscal training and technical assistance of sub grantees to keep them apprised and knowledgeable with applicable federal, state and grant specific requirements.
• Provide one-on-one and technical assistance as needed to assist sub grantee and/or to resolve issues experienced at the sub grantee-level.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

An associate degree and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis. A bachelors degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the work experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Sufficient knowledge of the principles, practices, and accounting methods of accounting and auditing.

• General knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), OMB Uniform Guidance, federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to fiscal monitoring and fund accounting.

• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in-writing, complex accounting and financial data.

• Ability to analyze and verify accounting, statistical, and financial data.

• Position may require overnight travel.

• Position requires frequent lifting: 30 lbs.

• Position is required to report to work during hazardous weather events and emergency situations

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Please select which of the options below best represents your level of education and experience.

• An associate degree and experience in accounting and auditing.
• A bachelors degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the work experience.
• None of the above.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Administration Address 1200 Senate Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-4272

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.