Commonwealth of Kentucky
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10/6/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05981
Public Accounts Auditor Manager
Pay Grade18
Salary
$8,033.26 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Auditor of Public Accounts
Location
Location Varies
Description
The Auditor of Public Accounts is an independent agency responsible for performing audits of state and localgovernments. Our mission is to ensure that public resources are protected, accurately valued, properlyaccounted for, and effectively employed to raise the quality of life for Kentucky citizens. Our auditors havea unique opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging environment at an agency that also supports ahealthy work to life balance, with the potential for flexible schedules and telecommuting.
Our office conducts annual audits including fiscal courts, county clerks, and sheriffs. We also audit stateagencies as part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's annual financial statement audit. In addition to the morethan 600 annual audits issued, we conduct special examinations for waste, fraud, and abuse, and reviews ofvarious entities that receive public funds - these can range from large state agencies, to city governments orlocal fire departments.
This Public Accounts Auditor Manager position will serve in the Quality Assurance Branch, which requireshighly technical work reporting to the Assistant State Auditor or Office Head, and be required to performother duties as assigned. This position will have a home workstation.
The ideal candidate will have: Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to prepare and conduct both external and internal trainings. Strong technical review and research skills. The ability to work effectively with all levels of staff. Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail. The ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking. Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established timeframeswith a minimum amount of direction. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept both peer and supervisor feedback. The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have six years of professional auditing experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree, admitted to practice law in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Certified Fraud Examiner will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Within six months of employment in this job classification, must obtain certification/licensure in one of the following areas: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); OR license to practice law in the state of Kentucky. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Routine travel to and from the work site is required to perform on-site audit procedures and to attend training opportunities as assigned. Periodic overnight travel may occur, but is not typical.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Glenda Hager at glenda.hager@ky.gov or 502-564-5841.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/6/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05981
Public Accounts Auditor Manager
Pay Grade18
Salary
$8,033.26 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Auditor of Public Accounts
Location
Location Varies
Description
The Auditor of Public Accounts is an independent agency responsible for performing audits of state and localgovernments. Our mission is to ensure that public resources are protected, accurately valued, properlyaccounted for, and effectively employed to raise the quality of life for Kentucky citizens. Our auditors havea unique opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging environment at an agency that also supports ahealthy work to life balance, with the potential for flexible schedules and telecommuting.
Our office conducts annual audits including fiscal courts, county clerks, and sheriffs. We also audit stateagencies as part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's annual financial statement audit. In addition to the morethan 600 annual audits issued, we conduct special examinations for waste, fraud, and abuse, and reviews ofvarious entities that receive public funds - these can range from large state agencies, to city governments orlocal fire departments.
This Public Accounts Auditor Manager position will serve in the Quality Assurance Branch, which requireshighly technical work reporting to the Assistant State Auditor or Office Head, and be required to performother duties as assigned. This position will have a home workstation.
The ideal candidate will have: Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to prepare and conduct both external and internal trainings. Strong technical review and research skills. The ability to work effectively with all levels of staff. Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail. The ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking. Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established timeframeswith a minimum amount of direction. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept both peer and supervisor feedback. The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have six years of professional auditing experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree, admitted to practice law in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Certified Fraud Examiner will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Within six months of employment in this job classification, must obtain certification/licensure in one of the following areas: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); OR license to practice law in the state of Kentucky. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Routine travel to and from the work site is required to perform on-site audit procedures and to attend training opportunities as assigned. Periodic overnight travel may occur, but is not typical.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Glenda Hager at glenda.hager@ky.gov or 502-564-5841.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D