Staff Auditor I-III-Hire Date October 2026

The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditors whose primary purpose is to complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge (AIC) that may include all phases of the audit such as fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative duties. This position may be assigned to any type ofaudit or special project that requires audit assistance.

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

• Acquire knowledge of audit processes and resources (audit manual, workpaper manual, audit program, audit objectives, etc.);
• Gather audit evidence by obtaining copies of documents, reports, and ledgers as well as interviewing auditee personnel;
• Prepare audit workpapers by creating Word and Excel documents from information acquired and cross-referencing to auditee supplied documentation;
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of auditee supplied documentation;
• Obtain an understanding of and evaluate internal controls that are significant to the audit objectives;
• Manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis;
• Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grant agreements that are significant to the audit objectives;
• Identify possible reportable problems or deficiencies;
• Monitor the progress of assigned audit areas or workpapers to keep supervisor informed of delays and potential problems;
• Communicate questions and concerns to supervisor or other audit staff who can assist;
• Respond to supervisor feedback (review notes) and questions on workpapers or audit areas completed;
• Assist in preparation of audit report draft;
• Participate in and/or conduct meetings with the auditee;
• Obtain Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours as required by Government Auditing Standards and any licenses and certifications held; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, finance, or other similar degree.
• Licensed CPA or individuals qualified to obtain a CPA license preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel to audit sites - travel is estimated at one week per month using a 4-day workweek, but may be more or less monthly depending upon the needs of the audit.
• Ability to adapt to varying working hours based on audit assignment. Work hours must be approved by the supervisor on each audit.
• Valid drivers' license, availability of a motor vehicle, and proof of motor vehicle liability insurance.
  REQUIRED SKILLS:
  
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally;
  • Willingness to learn and retain a variety of accounting and auditing standards and procedures;
  • Ability to work within a time budget and deadlines; and
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze financial and other information.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

• Knowledge and understanding of the organization of Missouri State government, Missouri State Agencies, Missouri County government, and other local governments (e.g., cities, villages, towns) and local government entities (e.g., fire protection districts, ambulance districts, transportation development districts);
• Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, audit surveying, reviewing of internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creation and completion of audit workpapers, selecting a sample and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting of audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report draft;
• How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures; and
• How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and auditee personnel.