Career Opportunities

Join us in our mission to promote accountability, prevent fraud, and support Ohio’s public officials in ensuring your tax dollars are used efficiently, effectively, and transparently. Our office provides meaningful career paths for both new professionals and experienced individuals dedicated to public service.

Culture and Benefits

At the Auditor of State’s office, we offer competitive salaries; an attractive benefits package; and a challenging, friendly, and professional environment.

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Team Ohio is an internal employment program that exclusively promotes career opportunities within state government, encouraging candidates to pursue public sector roles and state-specific careers.

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Employee Benefits

  • Advancement opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Professional membership reimbursement
  • Enrollment in the Ohio Public Retirement System
  • Certified Public Accountant Bonus Program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Employee sponsorship program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Auditing & Accounting

The professional skills of our Financial Audit Team are essential to the Auditor of State’s commitment to hold government accountable for the way public dollars are managed. Each year, our staff identifies millions of dollars in wasteful or illegal government spending. Through performance audits and other services, we provide valuable training, consultation, and recommendations that help governmental agencies and school systems operate more efficiently. As a member of our audit team, you will play an integral role in this process, while gaining experience needed for long-term career success.

Opportunities

We are a nationally recognized leader in the accounting and auditing field, earning national honors from the Government Finance Officers Association, the National White Collar Crime Center, and the National State Auditors Association. Our office consists of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, serving as the state watchdog of more than 5,800 taxpayer-funded government units. The Auditor of State's Office offers a unique professional experience as a smaller state agency providing a local feel with a national impact. The work our employees complete is used in reports and testimony in front of Congress and your local school board. We have an enthusiastic clientele ready to implement the reforms our employees design. Our clients include state agencies, cities, counties, townships, villages, schools, and universities.

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Educate & Investigate

Auditing is just one component of the Auditor of State’s overall mission to ensure accountability and transparency on behalf of Ohio taxpayers. We also work with local officials to make public records more accessible and we serve as consultants to local governments and school systems facing financial challenges. We lead dozens of criminal investigations each year, and help put white-collar criminals behind bars.

Internships and CO-OPs: How to Apply

Interested individuals should email the following five documents to recruiting@ohioauditor.gov

Cover letter

Include a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications.

Resume

Attach a current resume that highlights your work history, education, and any pertinent certifications.

Three References

Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your experience and skills.

Unofficial Transcript

Submit an unofficial transcript that reflects your academic achievements and coursework.

Application

Complete and attach the Ohio Civil Service Application (pdf). After filling out the PDF, save it, and attach it to your email.

Send

For ease of review, it is preferred that you combine the cover letter, resume, and references into a single document but it is not a requirement. Similarly, combining all five documents into one file is also appreciated but not necessary.

Internships

Internships enhance our success as a public office. The Auditor of State's office understands that students are our future. To develop the skills of our future leaders, the AOS offers students a premier experiential learning opportunity through our Internship Program.

The program is composed of undergraduate and graduate students who gain valuable hands-on experience in fields such as Auditing, Legal, IT, Policy Development, Communications, and Investigation. Each intern works with a team of auditors or other professionals based on their field of study in one of our regional offices throughout Ohio.

Due to the valuable contributions our interns make to our office, they are frequently considered for permanent positions with the AOS upon graduation. We offer internships year-round, with reasonable schedule flexibility.

The office seeks students who are interested in public service and state government with an eagerness to learn. Internships are awarded to students pursuing a degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

The work is:

  • Paid
  • Full-time or part-time
  • Typically the length of a semester, but can vary
  • Related to the student’s major
  • Supervised

CO-OPs

In addition to our internship program, the AOS partners with colleges and universities offering CO-OP experiences. Like internships, CO-OPs are available in fields such as Auditing, Legal, IT, Policy Development, Communications, and Investigation.

The CO-OP participant is expected to work at least 30 hours per week and will receive college credit for successful completion of the program. All of our interns and CO-OP participants are treated as members of the team and have significant work expectations.

The work is:

  • Paid
  • Full-time
  • With benefits
  • Typically the length of a semester
  • Related to the student’s major
  • Supervised and evaluated