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AUDITOR, SENIOR INTERNAL (Financial) - Auditor's Office
Summary
The Senior Internal Financial Auditor will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Auditor’s Office including planning, coordinating, and supervising the flow of work of financial accounting staff. Interprets financial data for the department and other County departments. Ensures the accuracy of financial records and reports. Answers questions and inquiries from County staff as needed and resolves any issues identified.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises one or more employees in the Auditor’s Office. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the county’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provides oversight of work completed by staff, including reviewing and verifying the accuracy of accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations.
- Recommends course of action for problems staff encounter. Assists where needed. Trains and cross-trains staff for new tasks, processes and procedures.
- Ensures accuracy of financial records and reports. Checks for proper classification and resolves any discrepancies. Posts approved entries to the general ledger after review
- Assists department heads and their staff with interpretation of financial data. Solves problems encountered with financial records.
- Monitors workflows to ensure deadlines and standards are met.
- Monitors departmental financial activity for compliance with budgetary requirements, legal standards, and County policies.
- Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports
- Prepares various schedules, analyses, and reports as required.
- Reviews contracts and other documents for compliance.
- Carries out senior-level accounting responsibilities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal and external reporting activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Advanced analytical skills.
- Ability to collect and analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions.
- Ability to recognize risks and communicate those risks to management for action.
- Ability to make decisions based on relevant criteria.
- Proficient use of Excel and word processing required.
- Data mining techniques preferred.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting and GASB rules
- Ability to research complex financial issues and verify compliance with statutes, County policies, and applicable GASB standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Four (4) years of accounting or auditing experience.
- Current and valid driver license required
Preferred Requirements:
- Accounting degree and CPA certification preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
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