Auditor

Position: Auditor

Location:  1825 I (Eye) Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Department: Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time/Exempt 

Employment Type: Not a Federal Government position

ABOUT LSC AND THE LSC OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL:

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Created by Congress in 1974 as a nonprofit corporation, LSC currently funds 130 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations (LSC grantees). These grantees have more than 900 offices throughout the nation and overseas. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance. LSC receives approximately 99 percent of its funding from Federal Government appropriations. LSC is considered a designated federal entity under the Inspector General (IG) Act, as amended. LSC OIG possesses all of the authorities of the IG Act, as amended, and must meet all related statutory requirements. The LSC IG reports to the LSC Board of Directors.

LSC OIG’s mission is twofold: to assist LSC management and grantees in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness; and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. LSC OIG is also responsible for keeping the LSC Board of Directors and Congress fully and currently informed. The OIG primarily achieves its mission through delivering independent insights and recommendations to key stakeholders through audits, evaluations, and reviews; investigations into allegations of wrongdoing; and proactive efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: Home Page I OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (lsc.gov), including OIG’s new strategic plan.

This position is not considered federal employment. It is based in Washington, DC, and requires periodically working from an office in Washington, DC in accordance with OIG’s hybrid work model. OIG embraces the use of telework flexibilities. The successful candidate must live in the Washington, DC commuting area (a 50-mile radius from LSC headquarters).

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists in conducting performance, compliance and financial-related audits and other oversight projects of LSC operations and LSC grantees. Assists with other projects including quality control reviews, financial statement reviews and oversight, and other engagements. Conducts work in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), AICPA standards, and OIG guidelines.

Reports to and receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from an Audit Manager and/or the auditor-in-charge (AIC) of assigned projects.

Travel is required and a portion of the work occurs onsite at various Legal Services Corporation grantee locations throughout the U.S. and its territories.

Incumbent is expected to gain insight and knowledge into audits of grants and related financial matters of the LSC. As experience is gained, incumbent is expected to apply increased judgement and discretion to accounting and auditing issues and make recommendations to their Audit Manager or auditor-in-charge for resolution and disposition.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as member of audit and oversight teams.
2. Performs specified audit and oversight tasks.
3. Conducts research of applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals and audit reports to gain knowledge of areas being reviewed.
4. Obtains, assembles, and organizes background information for conducting audits.
5. Participates in developing audit and project plans and programs.
6. Performs audit steps as set forth by supervisor.
7. Conducts interviews. Participates in discussions and briefings with auditees.
8. Gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes information.
9. Prepares audit documentation in accordance with standards and OIG guidelines.
10. Briefs audit team members, supervisor, and OIG management on results of analysis and reviews.
11. Makes recommendations to supervisor on findings and recommendations related to audit work. Drafts audit report sections as assigned.
12. Communicates effectively with audit team and OIG and LSC contacts.
13. Ensures continuing professional education requirements are met, with the support and guidance of audit leadership.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

General:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written products that require minimal editing.
• Flexible, self-motivated, capable of self-management, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to gather, organize, and analyze data to make informed decisions on accounting and auditing issues.
• Unimpeachable integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Solid critical thinker; strong commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion; high degree of flexibility; and a capacity for self-management and attention to detail.
• Understanding of and commitment to OIG’s mission and goals, including statutory requirements of the Inspector General Act, as amended.
• Adaptable and able to plan, manage, and execute multiple and shifting priorities against tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in high-performing and high-morale teams; and to foster teamwork and effective collaboration.

Technical/Specialized:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, and oversight principles, concepts and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting audits in a grant-making agency or organization.
• Data analytics expertise.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $70,806-$111,366.

This position is eligible to participate in LSC’s excellent employee benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, 403(b) thrift plan, paid leave, and other employee benefits

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply through LSC’s online application portal at www.tinyurl.com/applytoLSC. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check.

The resume should include: official title for each position listed; employer name and component office for each position listed; start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed; a bulleted description of key duties and significant accomplishments for each position listed; education; and any relevant professional certifications or significant training experiences.

Note: If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify OHR at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.