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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00047501 |
Description Activated On: 10/7/2026 8:22:13 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Conducts financial and performance audits, attestation engagements, and professional non-audit services of organizations within the responsibilities of the Bureau of Audits. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Assists in a variety of audits, engagements, and reviews in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Assists in developing risk assessment related to audit objectives. Assists in developing audit program and audit objectives. Interprets agreements, contracts, policies, legislation, rules, and regulations. Conducts audit testing in accordance with the audit program. Utilizes sampling methods to develop samples for audit testing. Develops questions in order to gain an understanding of the auditee’s policies and procedures. Obtains documents from auditee to conduct audit testing and to support the auditee’s policies and procedures. Develops workpapers and organizes workpapers in TeamMate. Assists in preparing audit findings and recommendations. Assists with audit report preparation to communicate the results of engagements. Assists with interviews of auditees and participates in exit and entrance conferences. Communicates with Lead Auditor and/or Audit Manager regarding the progress of assignments and/or specific issues. Adheres to office policies, Commonwealth directives, and Code of Conduct; and works toward achievement of Office of the Budget and Bureau of Audits objectives and performance measures. Participates in career development and training opportunities in accordance with Commonwealth personnel management policies. Maintains and applies a working knowledge of software utilized to automate the audit process. Participates in team processes and activities as a team player. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Audit work is performed under the direct supervision of an Audit manager who assigns the work, gives preliminary instructions, and reviews work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to established standards, and professional development. Professional judgment is exercised regarding risk assessment, audit sample selections, materiality, and the disposition of exceptions noted during the conduct of assignments. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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