AUDITOR III

Date: Dec 22, 2025

Req ID: 54766

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72203

Category: AR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Anticipated Starting Salary: $71,027

Position Information

Job Series: Financial – Auditors

Classification: Auditor III

Class Code: FAU05P

Pay Grade: SPC03

Salary Range: $71,027 – $105,120

Job Summary

The Auditor III is responsible for examining and evaluating an agency’s or organization's financial records, operations, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role involves conducting audits to identify risks, inefficiencies, or irregularities and providing actionable recommendations to improve processes. The Auditor III works closely with management and a variety of assorted personnel in an attempt to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct thorough audits of financial statements, operational processes, and internal controls. Examine financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls and processes. Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements. Assess compliance with agency or organizational policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards. Collaborate with management to evaluate new processes, systems, or projects for potential risks and control adequacy. Conduct special audits or investigations related to fraud, compliance violations, or other high-risk areas. Stay updated with changes in regulations, industry standards, and best practices in auditing and accounting. Assist in the development and improvement of auditing methodologies, procedures, and tools.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software. Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships with a variety of assorted personnel. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and agency or organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in auditing, accounting, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) / International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), auditing standards, and risk management frameworks.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the industry.

Experience with audit software and data analysis tools is an asset.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills to present findings and recommendations clearly.

High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.