Audit Specialist 3

THE POSITION

If you are an experienced auditor with a background in information technology, strong communication skills, integrity, and an eye toward continuous improvement, you are encouraged to apply for this Audit Specialist 3 position at the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS).  The right candidate will become a valued business partner utilizing data analytics experience, understanding of risk/control environments, and excellent critical thinking skills to ensure the integrity of SERS programs and systems.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position reviews operations and information technology systems to ensure the protection of data and the safeguarding of assets.  Your job will directly align with the agency’s guiding principles to demonstrate integrity, fulfill fiduciary obligations, learn from mistakes, and safeguard information, facilities, and staff.  You will work closely with the Internal Audit Director and IT staff to plan, direct, and coordinate the agency’s member services and information technology auditing programs.  Apply today to become a part of the SERS team!

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

About SERS:  SERS is celebrating our 100th year anniversary!  Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation’s oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of nearly 240,000 employees and retirees for 101 public sector employers.  In 2022, SERS paid about $3.9 billion in benefits and managed $33.7 billion in assets.  A wealth of information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov.

Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial success and security in retirement.  We achieve this through a workforce that promotes integrity, employee empowerment, customer experience, fiduciary obligations, innovation and improvement, learning from mistakes, safeguarding resources, sharing knowledge, and thinking strategically.

SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team.  We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and values diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., inclusive, with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered, dependent on operational requirements.  The requested work schedule may not end prior to 4:00 p.m.  37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, depending on operational needs and progress in learning assigned tasks.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to work on-site.
• 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 an Audit Specialist 2; or
• Three years of professional auditing experience and 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.