General Services Administration

Auditor

Atlanta, Georgia Full time

Auditor

Department: General Services Administration

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $112556 - $146325 Per Year

Job Summary: As an Auditor under the general guidance of the Regional Inspector General for Auditing (RIGA), you will serve as an auditor, providing expert technical advice and guidance in the performance and completion of audits for the Audit Office (JA-4). Location of position: Office of Inspector General Southeast Sunbelt Region Audit Office (JA-4) 401 W Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30308 We are currently filling One vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major Duties:

  • The auditor independently plans and manages all work assigned to accomplish tasks, including developing executable audit plans to meet objectives, task organization, data collection, establishing timelines, and reporting requirements. As an Auditor, you will perform the following duties: The auditor provides expert technical advice and guidance in the performance and completion of audits Resolves issues when they exist and recognizes superior performance when achieved and identifies developmental and on-the-job training needs. Leads audit teams in identifying and assessing audit risks and developing actions to address the risks, as well as follow up on leads of fraud, waste, and abuse when identified. Coordinates, directs, and evaluates multiple audits and the progress of these projects, adjusting resources when necessary to ensure they meet established milestone dates. Ensures draft and final written audit products are clear, concise, technically correct, and effectively deliver the intended audit message, while conforming to all relevant policies.

Qualifications: The GS-13 salary range starts at $112, 556 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORS: You must have either A or B: A. Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. or OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. GS-13 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the Basic Requirements for Auditors; you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is work that demonstrates professional knowledge of the theories, concepts, and practices of accounting and auditing. Such experience must have included: planning, organizing, and conducting complex audits of major agency programs; gathering and evaluating data, and presenting and justifying findings; making recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness of operations to top management officials; defining immediate and long-range audit planning goals of the office; and reviewing work of lower-level Auditors. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

How to Apply: Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16