About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government — Legislative / Auditor General.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

We are supporting a Confidential Client seeking an IT Auditor (Auditor General) to join a legislative audit office in Tallahassee, FL. This is a public-sector IT audit role focused on evaluating IT controls across on-premises and cloud environments, systems, networks, databases, applications, and end-user processes.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning and performing IT audits and IT-related engagements across state agencies, educational institutions, and local government units.
• Review and evaluate automated systems, internal controls, security, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Perform testing of IT controls across physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers.
• Monitor critical IT projects as required by law and assist with audit-related project oversight.
• Compile statistical data, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to information systems and management controls.
• Draft recommendations for statutory or budgetary changes where applicable.
• Work collaboratively on audit teams and perform other related duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and professional standards relevant to IT auditing.
• Understanding of IT system requirements and common control frameworks.
• Strong research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common audit/office software.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interview auditees and document findings clearly.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain objectivity.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and professional conduct when interacting with stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting plus 30 semester (or 45 quarter) hours in excess of a 4-year baccalaureate degree that meet the Florida State Board of Accountancy requirements for CPA licensure; OR
• A master’s degree in management information systems or information studies with an IT emphasis; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an IT emphasis plus one year of relevant professional experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in another field plus possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate or an MBA plus one year of relevant professional experience; OR
• Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

Note: Individuals holding a CPA accepted by the Florida Board, a CISA, or qualifying experience may be eligible to begin above the entry level.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site / state office)
• Salary (posted): $52,008 per year (entry-level minimum)
• Area differentials and higher starting placement may apply for candidates with licensure or qualifying experience.

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Education & Application Notes

• Provide transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended; unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; official transcripts required for employment.
• If you have an educational credential from outside the U.S., include a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service acceptable to the applicable licensing board when required.
• This role is with a government legislative audit office; selected candidates may be subject to additional employment restrictions, financial disclosure requirements, and public-record policies applicable to legislative branch positions.

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Additional Information

• This position requires careful adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and respects ADA accommodation requests.
• Application closing date listed in the original posting: 12/20/2024 (confirm current deadline with the hiring team).

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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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