# Auditor, Staff — Legislative Audit · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Legislative jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/legislative) # Auditor, Staff Legislative Audit - **Location** — Juneau, AK - **Salary** — $81,373.50 - $92,859.00 Annually (Range 19 - 20) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — Exempt Legislature - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-08 - **Closes** — 2026-09-27 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description Looking for a career in auditing? Are you a CPA or d o you want to become a CPA? Join the Division of Legislative Audit in Juneau, Alaska! We are dedicated to enhancing government operations and accountability by increasing transparency within the State of Alaska. If you are interested in working as a member of a team of professionals, the Alaska Division of Legislative Audit is a great choice. We support your efforts to become a licensed CPA and provide ongoing continuing education to further your professional development and maintain your CPA license. Reasons to Live in Juneau Juneau is our nation’s most beautiful capital city with snow-capped mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the largest national forest. Old-growth trees in a temperate rain forest create clean air and clean water, as well as many opportunities for adventure. The local trails offer a multitude of choices for exploring t he woods or climbing mountains. Our local waters provide some of the best seafood in the world: salmon, halibut, shrimp, and crab. Water-lovers enjoy ocean boating, diving, paddle boarding, and even surfing. There are rivers for white-water rafting and lakes, ocean and rivers for fishing. Locals and visitors avail themselves of the many cabins and camping options in and around Juneau. Winter brings a host of Nordic and alpine skiing possibilities, including at Eaglecrest Ski Area. For a town of 30 thousand people, Juneau has an amazing array of cultural opportunities. The Alaska Folk Festival, Juneau Jazz and Classics, and the Juneau Symphony bring a variety of world-class music to town every year and the city houses the state museum, a professional theater, and many art galleries. All of these things contribute to a quality of life that is highly prized by Juneau residents. General Description The division offers an exciting opportunity to work with a team of professionals on high-impact projects and develop new skills. Auditors work on teams performing financial, compliance, and performance audits of state departments and programs. Each year, the division audits the state's most significant financial activities and performs compliance testing for federal programs as part of the statewide single audit. Performance audits are also conducted for a wide variety of objectives designed to evaluate specific state operations. The staff auditor position is the agency's entry-level audit position. The position learns basic audit skills and performs entry-level tasks at the direction of supervisory auditors. Starting annual salary: $81,373.50 - $92,859.00 Start date: negotiable (current students are welcome to apply if expected graduation is within the next year) Examples of Duties Performs auditing procedures and techniques in accordance with audit standards established by the AICPA and government audit standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Prepares workpapers that are thorough, complete, and accurate which document the audit procedures. Researches laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements to determine if programs and processes are being administered accordingly. Follows audit procedures to accurately identify errors and summarize the results of findings. Interviews state agency personnel regarding agency operations and documents the interviews. Works with state agency personnel to obtain audit documentation. Depending on experience, develops audit procedures. Depending on experience, assists in writing audit reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate in a professional manner. Knowledge of or willingness to obtain knowledge of AICPA and Government Auditing Standards. Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place. Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to research and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to interpret and implement new accounting and auditing pronouncements. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to work in a team environment and foster a positive work atmosphere. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequent deadlines. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Possess a valid driver's license. Distinguishing Characteristics This is a fully exempt job class under Alaska Statute 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Division of Legislative Audit are required to be politically neutral. Class range and title will depend on experience and qualifications. Currently, we are not providing visa employer sponsorships. Minimum Qualifications An applicant who either: (1) is qualified (or will be by their start date) to sit for the CPA exam and is committed to actively studying to pass it, OR (2) has passed the CPA exam or parts of the exam. AND Has a minimum GPA of 3.25 from an accredited university or college in a field relevant to this position. Additional Required Information Required Documents In addition to completing and submitting the Workplace Alaska application, a cover letter and all relevant postsecondary transcripts are required to be submitted as part of this application package. The cover letter should describe your strengths, education, and experience. Your cover letter must also describe your plan to study for and pass the CPA exam and why you want to work for the Alaska Division of Legislative Audit. Education and CPA Exam Eligibility It's a requirement of this position that applicants meet (or will meet by their start date) the eligibility requirement in Alaska to take the CPA exam. Please refer to the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy website to review the current statutes and regulations regarding CPA exam qualification criteria. Special Instructions for International Education Education completed in colleges or universities outside of the United States may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of international educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Selection Procedure Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above. The Division's strict selection criteria require an application package to contain the required information before determining eligibility to interview. If the application package is not complete and/or minimum qualifications have not been met, applicants will not be considered for an interview. EEO Statement The Division of Legislative Audit complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation should contact our main office at (907) 465-3830 in Juneau or correspond through email at legaudit@akleg.gov. The Division of Legislative Audit is an equal opportunity employer. Multiple Vacancies This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. Workplace Alaska Application Portal Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. 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