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30 West Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States
Futures Start Here!
Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction
About Us…
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Values…
- Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
- Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
- Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
- Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.
What You'll Do…
The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical External Auditor 3 to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for examining financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating critical audit findings to management to support financial integrity and accountability.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial Auditing: Conduct thorough audits of financial records, reports, and related documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure financial practices, records, and audit procedures comply with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and statutes.
Documentation and Work Papers: Create precise audit reports, comprehensive work papers, guidelines, programs, and questionnaires.
Document Reconciliation: Reconcile complex financial documents.
Issue Resolution: Identify, evaluate, and handle difficult or sensitive audit issues with professional judgment.
Reporting and Communication: Prepare clear memos, reports, and technical correspondence for the Audit Manager and effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Pay Range OCSEA/33
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$34.53
$36.20
$38.01
$39.86
$41.81
$43.90
$46.00
$48.28
$50.66
Annual
$71,822
$75,296
$79,061
$82,909
$86,965
$91,312
$95,680
$100,422
$105,373
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:
All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Auditing
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
30 West Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States
Futures Start Here!
Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction
About Us…
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Values…
- Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
- Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
- Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
- Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.
What You'll Do…
The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical External Auditor 3 to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for examining financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating critical audit findings to management to support financial integrity and accountability.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial Auditing: Conduct thorough audits of financial records, reports, and related documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure financial practices, records, and audit procedures comply with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and statutes.
Documentation and Work Papers: Create precise audit reports, comprehensive work papers, guidelines, programs, and questionnaires.
Document Reconciliation: Reconcile complex financial documents.
Issue Resolution: Identify, evaluate, and handle difficult or sensitive audit issues with professional judgment.
Reporting and Communication: Prepare clear memos, reports, and technical correspondence for the Audit Manager and effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Pay Range OCSEA/33
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$34.53
$36.20
$38.01
$39.86
$41.81
$43.90
$46.00
$48.28
$50.66
Annual
$71,822
$75,296
$79,061
$82,909
$86,965
$91,312
$95,680
$100,422
$105,373
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:
All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Auditing
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in external auditor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Experience applying GAAS, PCAOB standards, or IFRS to financial statement engagements
- Proficiency with audit software such as CaseWare, TeamMate, or similar tools
- Knowledge of internal controls frameworks including COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Strong written communication skills for drafting audit reports and management letters
Tips for Your External Auditor Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit standards
Highlight specific frameworks you've worked within, such as GAAS, PCAOB, or IFRS, and quantify the scope of engagements you've led. Hiring managers want to see client industry experience and the size of entities you've audited, not just job duties.
Filter openings by audit specialty and sector
Job titles vary widely: assurance associate, external audit manager, financial statement auditor. Search the specific audit specialization you want, such as public company audits or government audits, alongside your target industry to surface the most relevant openings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists external auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare technical examples for case interviews
Big Four and regional firm interviews often include scenario questions about identifying control deficiencies or resolving client disagreements over accounting treatments. Walk through a real engagement example using the situation, your analysis, and the outcome to demonstrate practical judgment.
Negotiate start dates around busy season
External audit firms structure their workloads around January through April busy season. If you're interviewing between August and November, you have more leverage on start date and onboarding terms than candidates who accept mid-season, so name the date that works for you.
External Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most external auditors?
Sr Snodgrass Pc, State of Ohio, and The Siegfried are hiring the most external auditors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at public accounting firms serving publicly traded clients with PCAOB reporting requirements.
How many external auditor jobs are remote?
About 50% of external auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of on-site fieldwork limits fully remote arrangements more than in many other finance roles. Sub-areas such as risk advisory, internal controls consulting, and audit quality review tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become an external auditor?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then sit for the CPA exam while working in an entry-level assurance or audit associate role at a public accounting firm. Accumulate the required supervised hours under a licensed CPA, pass all four exam sections, and apply for your state CPA license. Specializing in a high-demand sector such as financial services or healthcare accelerates advancement to senior and manager levels.
Can you get hired as an external auditor with little experience?
Yes, public accounting firms hire externally auditors at the staff associate level directly out of college, particularly candidates who completed an internship in assurance during their junior or senior year. If you lack a formal internship, completing the first few CPA exam sections before applying signals commitment and moves your resume past initial screens. Smaller regional firms are often more flexible about experience requirements than large national firms.
What does the external auditor interview process look like?
Most firms begin with a recruiter phone screen focused on your accounting coursework, CPA exam progress, and availability. That is followed by one or two rounds with audit managers or partners that mix behavioral questions about client situations with technical questions on audit sampling, materiality, and control testing. Final-round interviews at larger firms often include a meeting with multiple team members across service lines.
Where can I find and apply to external auditor jobs?
You can find and apply to external auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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