Auditor 9-12 (Commission Audits)

Job Description

This position primarily assists in and/or performs attestation reviews/risk assessments that adhere to generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) for contracts of consultants and railroad companies and performs internal audits/risk assessments of the bureaus, offices, and regions of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) organizational entities and processes. The auditor position may be tasked with completing special assignments and investigations.

The auditor position may also assist in and/or conduct reviews of pre-awards, proposed agreements, prequalification reviews, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working papers. This position may also assist in and/or perform attestation reviews that adhere to GAGAS for costs for contracts of local units of government, planning agencies, public transit authorities and agencies, universities, public utilities, and others doing business with MDOT for highway maintenance, transportation services, construction, relocation of utility facilities, improvements on federal aid systems, economic development projects, and other services.

The auditor position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned, and as needed, can be rotated within the Office of Commission Audits (OCA).

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Auditor 9-P11 Position Description (Download PDF reader)
• Auditor 12 Position Description (Download PDF reader)
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

NOTE: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting by May 31, 2026.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Auditor 9 - 12

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance, economics, information systems, business analytics, data analytics, statistics, quantitative methods, data science, or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.

Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a detailed résumé and cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.