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PA Department of the Auditor General

Published: February 6, 2026

Description

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is on the lookout for a motivated self-starting individual like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make your community stronger.

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Job Details

Job Number: N-2026-42490

Job ID: 5228139

Advertise From: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00:0

Advertise To: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:59:00:0

Salary Information

Minimum Salary: 51,971

Maximum Salary: 79,062

Currency: USD

Interval: Year

Job Classification

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Department: Department of the Auditor General

Division: AU Liq Cont Auds

Job Listing Type: Default Job Listing

Examination Details

Exam Plan: N-2026-42490 - Liquor Store Examiner 1

Class Specification: Liquor Store Examiner 1 Au

Exam Type: NCS External

Additional Information

Billable Hours: 1950

Accepts Online Applications: Yes

Continuous Recruitment: No

Location: *Home Headquartered

Employer Zip Code: 17120

Examples of Duties

The DAG is looking to fill one (1) Liquor Store Examiner 1 position within the Bureau of Liquor Control Audits. In this role, you will be participating in the examination of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) operation of approximately 600 Wine and Spirit Shoppes across the Commonwealth. Work involves determining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and rules, as well as ensuring auditing standards are being met. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Researching, learning, and applying laws, regulations, guidelines, and auditing standards
  • Locating, evaluating, and analyzing records and other information
  • Creating, inputting, accessing, and retrieving data, including but not limited to audit work papers, audit findings, and audit/administrative reports


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • This position is located in the Southeast region of Pennsylvania, including Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. 

  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Associate degree from an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field; or
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in accounting, auditing, or a closely related field.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Preferred Qualifications (not required):

  • One or more of the following certifications:
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
    • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
    • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
    • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)


Legal Requirements: 

  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.


How to Apply:

  • Your application must include a resume.
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.


The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.


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