About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Auditor to lead and execute performance audits and support financial and compliance audits across Rhode Island. This is an on-site role based in Weybosset Hill, RI with travel to audit sites across the state.

• Plan, execute and document performance audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Support financial and compliance audits as required.
• Assist with Audit Plan development and execution.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff; oversee accumulation of audit documentation to meet professional standards.
• Draft clear, concise audit findings, reports, and other audit communications.
• Lead discussions with auditee management regarding audit issues, findings, compliance, and recommendations.
• Evaluate processes and internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain audit quality and ensure deliverables meet Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit or accounting work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit and accounting standards, federal regulations, and state statutes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills—ability to write audit findings that meet applicable standards.
• Ability to travel reliably to audit sites across Rhode Island.
• CPA candidates preferred.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Performance audit experience preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading audit teams.
• Comfortable working in a public-sector audit environment and presenting findings to management.

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Work Location & Logistics

• Location: Weybosset Hill, RI — this is an on-site position. NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to audit sites across Rhode Island are required.
• Salary (posted): $68,759 per year (minimum posted for entry-level; actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience).

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Benefits & Other Information

• Benefits information is available through the state's employee benefits resources. Specific benefits will be provided by the hiring organization.
• Per Rhode Island law, new hires are required to participate in direct deposit.
• This role supports the Auditor General’s mission to promote effective and efficient governance, accountability, and transparency.

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Behavioral & Legal Requirements

Confidential Client adheres to all applicable federal and state employment laws. Candidates must demonstrate high ethical standards, integrity, and professional conduct. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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