Internal Auditor III

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

2. Previous experience in governmental accounting, auditing, internal controls, or financial operations is preferred.

3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, auditing standards, and governmental financial practices.

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

5. Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, and employees at all levels.

6. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.

7. Must be self-motivated and capable of completing assignments independently with limited supervision.

8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, is required.

9. Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and professional independence while performing audit and compliance functions.

10. Must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB DUTIES

1. Performs internal audits and compliance reviews of various county departments, offices, and operations as assigned by the County Auditor.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Reviews transactions and supporting documentation to identify errors, irregularities, duplicate payments, unauthorized expenditures, control weaknesses, or other areas of concern.

6. Obtains, analyzes, and evaluates accounting records, financial reports, electronic data, reconciliations, invoices, payroll records, and other documentation necessary to complete audit assignments.

7. 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.

8. Conducts compliance reviews to determine whether county departments are following established policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.

9. Prepares clear and concise audit workpapers, findings, reports, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established auditing practices.

10. 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.

11. Performs follow-up audits and reviews to monitor compliance with prior audit recommendations and determine whether identified deficiencies have been corrected.

12. Assists with special audits, investigations, financial reviews, and other assignments at the direction of the County Auditor.

13. Performs data analysis and other analytical procedures to identify unusual transactions, trends, discrepancies, or potential areas requiring additional review.

14. Assists with developing and maintaining audit programs, procedures, internal control questionnaires, and other tools used in departmental audits and compliance reviews.

15. Maintains confidentiality of financial, payroll, personnel, and other sensitive county information obtained during the course of audit assignments.

16. 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.

17. Provides assistance and guidance to county departments regarding internal controls, financial procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance with established county policies.

18. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the County Auditor.