Professional Auditor / 60018000

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This position is located in Internal Audits , Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position. Are you the One? We are looking for a Professional Auditor who, under direct supervision of an Audit Manager, performs professional auditing duties to determine accuracy, documentation and reliability of records reviewed as it related to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) operations and Medicaid providers that have contractual agreements with SCDHHS. Will perform operational and compliance audits of SCDHHS and other Medicaid recipients and/or providers, state agencies and Medicaid contract providers that receive Medicaid funding. Completes audit assignments as directed by the Audit Manager and/or Division Director within the SCDHHS Division of Audits in accordance with generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as outlined in the Division of Audits policy and procedure manual. Prepares portions of written audit reports, using completed audit work papers that summarize work performed and conclusions drawn. Performs work on other special projects as assigned by the Audit Manager or the Division Director. Completes less complex audit assignments within budgeted time allotments as directed by the Audit Manager and/or Division Director within the SCDHHS Division of Audits in accordance with generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as outlines in the Division of Audits policy and procedure manual. Completes audit program sections as assigned by the Audit Manager and/or Division Director. Reviews and test audit sample(s) assigned by the Auditor-in Charge (AIC) of the audit to determine compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and SCDHHS contract requirements to ensure audit objectives have been satisfied. Completes audit work papers within the electronic audit work paper format established by the SCDHHS Division of Audits. Addresses review comments provided by Audit Manager or Audit Director and makes necessary revisions and changes. Completes assigned audit procedures during the fieldwork stage of audits; creates formal work papers to clearly document work performed and conclusions reached. Obtains and appraises evidentiary data for the purpose of making informed, objective evaluations of the audited entity, including the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal controls and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations. This includes performing interviews with applicable staff, reviewing records and other pertinent documentation, and testing a sample of claims, documents, or transactions. Driving to the assigned location to conduct fieldwork may be necessary. Conduct preliminary audit research. Create and write various audit-related narratives, memos, audit finding sheets, etc. to document conclusions drawn from the audit review and testing of sample selected. Identifies audit findings discovered through the performance of audit procedures. Ensure all reportable audit findings and/or recommendations are documented within the electronic audit work papers. Drafts sections of the audit report, as assigned by the AIC or Audit Manager. Corrections and revisions are completed and approved in a timely manner prior to the issuance of the audit report. Completes other tasks requested by Director/Audit Manager. Participates in activities and training to enhance the quality of the internal audit function. Participates in the annual update of the Agency-wide risk assessment process. Enroll in and attend training courses or seminars (both in house and outside DHHS) regarding current audit trends and Medicaid rules and regulations to gain an understanding of how the agency operations and how all the various divisions work together to assist the citizens of South Carolina. Assist in supporting third-party service providers engaged by the Division of Internal Audit. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. An associate degree and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis, OR A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the work experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval. All degrees must be from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA)

Additional Requirements:

Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Lifting requirements:

20 lbs. Occasional overnight travel. Valid driver's license. Requires holder to drive routinely. Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval. In-office role. Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn and become familiar with Windows-based computer software programs to include Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Access, Word and Excel. Working knowledge of various computer software applications required. Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations to assist the Division of Audits in achieving its mission. Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures in daily work. Ability to analyze and filter accounting data utilizing Excel or Access. Must exhibit integrity, team player attitude, willingness to learn and maintain confidentiality is a must. General knowledge of the principles and theories of accounting and auditing based on theory received through college or university courses and/or experience. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form and possess the ability to deal diplomatically with sensitive issues, maintain integrity and ethics. The candidate must be willing to learn within a team environment and work on more than one audit project at a time without sacrificing quality of work. Expected to multitask while working under intense pressure to meet budgeting hour deadlines. 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.