OFFICE OF THE UTAH STATE AUDITOR
STAFF AUDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description – Staff Auditor
Are you interested in public accounting or looking at CPA firms but want real work/life balance? Do you want to gain experience in financial and compliance audits that will lead to a meaningful career in accounting. How about making a difference in the State of Utah on behalf of the taxpayers? Then come join the Office of the State Auditor located on the beautiful Utah State Capitol Campus, in Salt Lake City. We seek motivated individuals who want to learn and grow. We will help you develop the skills necessary to become a successful auditor and leader, with office provided skill development and strong compensation packages, while bringing meaningful contributions to serve the State’s taxpayers.
What you will do
As a staff auditor, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our diverse and seasoned team of professionals. You will practice hands-on auditing techniques, including mass data analysis, and improve your communication skills, as you develop your team building, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Qualifications
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams (150 credit hours) or be licensed in the State of Utah
- Able to multitask in a team setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong academic performance (minimum 3.2 major GPA and 3.2 overall GPA)
- US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or US National
- Able to pass required background check
Start Date
- May 10, 2027
Compensation
$74,880 ($36.00/hour) with attractive benefits package including, 401K contributions, 401K match, Dental, Health, Life insurance, Eye, Discounted UTA Pass, Onsite Gym
Office Culture
From promoting good governance to meaningful public service, with training, flexible work schedules, and many opportunities in between, our office takes pride in its culture. We pursue excellence by investing in our people, being accountable, having open communication, and being trustworthy. We constantly improve through learning, collaborating, adapting, and innovating.
About the Office of the State Auditor
We provide Utah taxpayers and government officials with an independent assessment of financial operation, statutory compliance, and performance management, including through interactive graphical tools, for state and local government.
Specific activities of the Office include performing financial audits, conducting federal funds compliance audits, providing local government oversight, conducting agency and program performance audits, performing fraud and compliance audits, reviews of privacy practices of designated governmental entities with the goal of improving privacy protection of Utahns, and operating the State Auditor Hotline for citizens to report suspected financial issues or improprieties. These capabilities strengthen Utah State Government and help taxpayers have confidence in the integrity of Utah’s government agencies.
The State Auditor is a Constitutional Officer of the State of Utah, elected directly by the state’s citizens every 4 years. The role of the State Auditor is authorized in Article VII, Section 15 of the Utah Constitution.
Learn more about the Office of the State Auditor and read recently released audits impacting Utah here.
Hiring Practices
The Office of the State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Office of the State Auditor provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. For accommodation information or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact the Office of the State Auditor at 801-538-1025. The Office of the State Auditor participates in E-Verify, and a background check is required. This is a career service exempt position. Incumbents placed in this title are appointed, non-classified, exempt from 67-19-12, and are required to be placed in a position schedule of AC (Employees in Offices of Elected Officials).
