Staff Auditor – Internal Auditor II

About the role

The Maryland Department of General Services is seeking a Staff Auditor (Internal Auditor II) to join the Office of External Affairs. The role involves conducting audits across DGS divisions to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and internal policies, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in developing the agency‑wide internal monitoring program and audit criteria.
• Conduct audits of accounting records, financial reports, policies, procedures, manuals and program documentation.
• Review DGS operations to assess effective administration and safeguarding of state funds.
• Prepare audit reports summarizing findings and provide recommendations for improving internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Perform preliminary audit analyses and maintain working papers to support field audits.
• Research statutes, regulations and policies to identify applicable audit criteria.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree with at least 30 credit hours in accounting (including 3 credit hours in auditing).
• Minimum three years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits.
• Eligibility for CPA examination (or possession of CPA, CIA certification, or a master’s degree in accounting may substitute for one year of experience).

Required skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls