Internal Auditor III

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in governmental accounting, auditing, internal controls, or financial operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, auditing standards, and governmental financial practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, and employees at all levels.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of completing assignments independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, is required.
• Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and professional independence while performing audit and compliance functions.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB DUTIES

• Performs internal audits and compliance reviews of various county departments, offices, and operations as assigned by the County Auditor.
• Reviews departmental financial activities, accounting records, supporting documentation, policies, procedures, and internal controls to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, county policies, and established procedures.
• Performs internal audits of payroll processes, including review of employee pay, time records, overtime, leave balances, deductions, payroll adjustments, new hires, terminations, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Performs internal audits of Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including review of invoices, purchase orders, supporting documentation, approvals, vendor information, payments, reimbursements, and compliance with county purchasing and payment procedures.
• Reviews transactions and supporting documentation to identify errors, irregularities, duplicate payments, unauthorized expenditures, control weaknesses, or other areas of concern.
• Obtains, analyzes, and evaluates accounting records, financial reports, electronic data, reconciliations, invoices, payroll records, and other documentation necessary to complete audit assignments.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and makes recommendations to strengthen controls, improve processes, increase accountability, and reduce the risk of errors or misuse of county funds.
• Conducts compliance reviews to determine whether county departments are following established policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares clear and concise audit workpapers, findings, reports, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established auditing practices.
• Communicates audit findings and recommendations to department management and the County Auditor and assists with follow-up reviews to determine whether corrective actions have been implemented.
• Performs follow-up audits and reviews to monitor compliance with prior audit recommendations and determine whether identified deficiencies have been corrected.
• Assists with special audits, investigations, financial reviews, and other assignments at the direction of the County Auditor.
• Performs data analysis and other analytical procedures to identify unusual transactions, trends, discrepancies, or potential areas requiring additional review.
• Assists with developing and maintaining audit programs, procedures, internal control questionnaires, and other tools used in departmental audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial, payroll, personnel, and other sensitive county information obtained during the course of audit assignments.
• Maintains current knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing practices, payroll requirements, accounts payable procedures, internal controls, laws, regulations, and county policies applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Provides assistance and guidance to county departments regarding internal controls, financial procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance with established county policies.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the County Auditor.

Salary: $48,000.00