Professional Auditor
The Professional Auditor role at the Office of the State Auditor involves conducting financial and compliance audits for state entities and Medicaid service providers. This entry-level position emphasizes teamwork, analytical skills, and communication to ensure transparency and accountability in state government, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
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Role overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Professional Auditor to join a collaborative audit team based in Market, SC. This role supports financial and compliance engagements, helps prepare workpapers, and contributes to audits of public-sector and Medicaid-related entities. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career auditors who want structured training, CPA support, and a clear advancement path.
What you’ll do
- Participate in financial and compliance audit engagements for public-sector and Medicaid service providers
- Support the engagement team to plan assignments and develop audit approaches
- Prepare and maintain audit workpapers that document methodology and findings
- Perform basic testing and analysis of financial records and reports
- Communicate findings clearly in written workpapers and verbal team updates
- Work collaboratively within a team-driven environment to meet engagement deadlines
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- General knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
- Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel to engagement sites in the metropolitan Columbia area; minimal overnight travel required
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum overall and major GPA of 3.0 preferred
- Bachelor’s degree that includes at least 24 credit hours of accounting, 12 of which are junior-level or higher
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing CPA certification
What we offer
- Annual salary range: $53,142 — $90,372 per year
- Full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week; 1,950-hour work year)
- Flexible work arrangements; after one year, up to 2 days/week telecommuting may be available
- Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
- Certification Assistance Program with paid in-office study time (8 hours)
- Defined career path with internal promotion opportunities
- Mentorship-focused culture and community outreach participation
Location & travel
- Primary work location: Market, SC
- Engagement site travel primarily within the metropolitan Columbia area; minimal overnight travel
Recruiter note (Careertakes)
This listing is managed by Careertakes, a third-party recruiting platform. If you are selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client. Applicants may be considered for additional matched roles through the Careertakes platform.
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