Job Opportunities at SCO

Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about?  Looking for work in an inviting work environment?  If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!  The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination Constitutional employer within the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.
The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results.

Scope of Position:
Under general direction provided by a Senior Management Auditor; learn and develop appropriate skills and procedures for performing management auditing methods by assisting in audit functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Review all management auditing procedures, professional auditing techniques, and all laws, rules, and regulations governing audit practices.
• Review and analyze the accounts and records of entities. Verify that cash is accounted for and expenditures are made in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Apply appropriate management methods to records or accounts of both public and private companies under the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Controller. Assist in determining if financial statements accurately reflect financial status.
• Apply proper audit documents with complete and concise language to be used to support findings. Develop appropriate recommendations for corrective actions based upon competent audit findings.
• Travel required.

When submitting an application, please submit a list of references, transcripts showing proof of accounting courses completed and copy of college diploma (or letter from the university indicating that all graduation requirements have been met)

All new hires will be required to complete a Std. 610 Health Questionnaire.

For most of the bureaus, overnight business travel is routine and may require lifting heavy bags of equipment such as computers, working papers, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to provide quality customer service
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Ability to use tact and good judgment
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and communicate effectively
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing workload
• Valid Driver's License