Auditor 1 00056260 (2026-00811)

About the Department

Pay Grade: K

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. 

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.  

The Department of Community Health is seeking an Auditor I. This position is responsible for organizing and completing projects related to compliance, financial, and operational audits.  The Auditor will regularly interact with mid-to-senior level management to discuss issues and recommend improved business practices. This is a hybrid position requiring both in-office and remote work, with the approval of supervisor. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.

Position Duties

• Conduct performance, operational, financial and/or compliance audit projects
• Perform thorough and accurate risk assessments effectively scoping engagements
• Ensure working papers are clear, concise, and accurate; work papers are prepared in accordance with applicable standards and Department policies and procedures and are well organized
• Analyze audit documentation including financial statements, budgetary compliance reports, and claims data
• Conduct interviews and walkthroughs to assist in the evaluation of internal controls
• Write narratives and conclusions based on the findings derived from the audits
• Organize audit work according to policies and procedures
• Assist and prepare manuscripts and reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience. 

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting or Business Bachelor's Degree
• Strong governmental accounting and auditing skills
• Ability to work successfully independently or as a part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Bachelors degree

Other Qualifications

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. 

Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check. 

For more information about this job contact: : http://dch.ga.gov.