West Virginia State Auditor's Office
Auditor Mark A. Hunt

Employment Opportunities

Accounting and Auditing Opportunities

The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is actively recruiting college accounting graduates, or graduate students to work full-time in our Chief Inspector Division. If you are interested in beginning or continuing a career in governmental accounting, please contact the WVSAO.

Audit Inspector

The Audit Inspector is responsible for performing financial statement audits of local governments and subdivisions in accordance with professional standards.

Job Overview

Perform financial statement audits of local governments and subdivisions in accordance with professional standards; prepare audit documentation, audit reports and findings. Includes audits performed in accordance with OMB requirements. Meet with government officials and advise management. Daily travel required and overnight travel may be necessary. Training period approximately 4 to 6 months.

Responsibilities for the Audit Inspector
  • Perform financial audits of local governments and subdivisions
  • Prepare audit reports and findings
  • Perform audits in accordance with OMB requirements
Experience and Skills
  • Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Government Financial Manager
  • Professionalism
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Salary

$40,000+ depending on experience and accreditation

Location

Positions open throughout West Virginia. Audit Inspectors are headquartered from their homes and travel to local governments to perform audits.

Mail/Email Applications to:
WV State Auditor's Office
Attn: Human Resources
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Bldg 1 Room W100
Charleston, WV 25305
hr@wvsao.gov

The West Virginia State Auditor's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please complete the application and mail to the address below or fax: 304.340.5096 (unless otherwise specified above), Attn: Human Resources Administrator. Along with your application, please attach your resume. We will contact you when a position becomes available to inquire about references.

West Virginia State Auditor's Office
Attn: Human Resources Administrator
State Capitol, Building 1, Room W-100
Charleston, WV 25305