Audit Specialist 1
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Audit Specialist 1
Salary
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-46834-03700
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Div Prgm Dvpt Eval
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
03700
Position Number
00154953
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00211147
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, Division of Program Development and Evaluation
Worksite Address
555 Walnut Street
Worksite Address
8th Floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17105
Contact Name
Taylor Spaseff
Contact Phone
717.736.7056
Contact Email
tspaseff@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Do you have a sharp eye for financial detail and a passion for public service? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is excited to welcome a highly motivated professional who possesses strong analytical and communication skills to join the Program Compliance Section as an Audit Specialist 1. This is a fulfilling opportunity to assist in ensuring for the operational integrity and efficient management of federal funds issued by the BCSE to the Domestic Relations Sections (DRSs) within each county across the Commonwealth. If you are ready to take your accounting experience on the road to provide critical support to Pennsylvanian children and families, we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Audit Specialist 1, you will be responsible for conducting reviews, comprehensive evaluations, and financial or performative audits of the Domestic Relations Sections in all 65 counties, State Collection and Disbursement Unit, Special Improvement Project funds, Employment and Training programs, Pennsylvania Financial Institution Data Match Program, and Access and Visitation Programs.
The purpose of the audits is to review, analyze, and evaluate the expenditure of federal funds administered by the BCSE to the DRSs to ensure the effective and efficient management of Title IV-D funds in accordance with federal statute and regulations, state statutes, BCSE policy, the Title IV-D Cooperative Agreement and established practices.
Within this role, you will participate in the planning and preparation of various audits, in addition to working with a team to conduct on-site audits. You will select audit samples, based on assessed risk, which are non-biased and representative of the universe. You will communicate with the Auditor in Charge (AIC), Audit Specialist 3 (AS3) and the Audit Manager about all aspects of each audit, as well as perform other duties involving in-office audit work.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00154953) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Work hours may be negotiable after completion of the probationary period.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, after successful completion of the probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or
Successful completion of the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within the previous eighteen (18) months ;or
A Bachelor's Degree including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in accounting, and auditing ; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen (18) credits in accounting and auditing.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a conferred bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in accounting, and auditing? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org ("www.naces.org"target=_blank") and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
02
If you are within three months of completing a conferred bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in accounting, and auditing, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please @type N/A in the text box.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Financial Programs Trainee for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth's Accounting Intern Program within the previous eighteen (18) months?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
08
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYTICS
Analyzes data to arrive at conclusions related to internal controls, or identifying risk or trends, by utilizing computer assisted audit tools to enter, access, or retrieve necessary financial information.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer assisted audit tools to perform reviews of electronic data processing procedures to assess internal controls, identify risk or trends, or arrive at appropriate conclusions.
B. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer assisted audit tools to perform reviews of electronic data processing procedures; however someone else was responsible for assessing internal controls, identify risk or trends, or arriving at appropriate conclusions.
C. I have sucessfully completed college-level coursework related to strategic management, data analysis, information systems, or accounting systems.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience analyzing data to arrive at conclusions related to internal controls or identifying risk or trends.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS AUDITS
Completes audits and related engagements, such as agreed-upon procedures, performance and financial/related audits, special reviews and other various assignments under established criteria including applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Completes audit related engagements, with deference to time budgets, to include the following planning, testing, and reporting duties: selected the procedures and approach best suited to the assignment, performed risk assessments, participated in engagement planning meetings, applied and documented sampling techniques, conducted entrance and exit conferences, and documented testing in professional work papers which support issued report.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting audit and audit related engagements in accordance with established criteria. I was responsible for completing all planning, testing, AND reporting duties.
B. I have experience conducting audit and audit related engagements in accordance with established criteria. I was responsible for completing a portion of the planning, testing, OR reporting duties.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience conducting audits and audit related engagements.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Conducts research for any criteria as identified as controlling the activity being audited. Investigates and documents work completed to reach conclusions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching records and files for various audit related activities. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources including oral, paper, or electronic and determining relevance to the engagement.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a source that someone else identified. I was responsible for determining relevance to the engagement.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience researching records and files for various audit related activities.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
Authors reports that convey the findings of audit-related engagements. Reports include information that summarize engagement results and are substantiated by supporting work papers in order to ensure that the conclusions, elements of the findings and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing audit or audit related reports that summarize engagement results. I was responsible for ensuring the report was substantiated and the conclusions and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
B. I have experience preparing audit or audit related reports that summarize engagement results. Someone else was responsible for ensuring the report was substantiated and the conclusions and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience preparing audit or audit related reports.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
