Professional Auditor

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina State Election Commission is seeking qualified auditors to join our team in conducting compliance audits of county voter registration and election offices. Our auditors play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the election process in accordance with state and federal laws, thereby strengthening voter confidence in election outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Information Gathering:
• Collects evidence from interviews, observations, research, and auditee documentation.
• Assesses the relevance, accuracy, and reliability of evidence.
• Preserves evidence through appropriate classification and organization.

Evaluation of Information:
• Assesses adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies any gaps between requirements and an auditee’s performance.
• Performs analysis of auditee data and documentation to draw conclusions.
• Determines the cause for any noted performance gaps.
• Identifies the potential consequence of noncompliance with established requirements.
• Provides recommendations to remediate noncompliance.

Supports Management:
• Assists in the planning and conducting of audits.
• Contributes to audit report writing, including drafting findings, developing graphics, and organizing the structure of the report.

Training and Assistance:
• Supports post-election audits to verify the proper functioning of voting equipment and the accuracy of election outcomes.
• Provides training to county voter registration and election office staff, as required.
• Ensures implementation of corrective action plans.

Become a part of our dedicated team and help shape the future of elections in South Carolina!

Minimum And Additional Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in public administration or related field or a Law degree.
• Experience with elections.
• A valid SC Driver's License.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with auditees, peers, subordinates, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facts and data
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Working knowledge of South Carolina laws and regulations.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Election Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina State Elections Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available ( S.C. Deferred Compensation )
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

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