Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
The Jackson County Internal Audit Program, under the County Administration Department, is looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, analytic, a sound writer, and team spirited to join our Program! The Internal Audit Program is a small yet effective team that supports all County departments through the performance of a variety of audit services and technical assistance projects. Auditing is not only understanding the ‘numbers,’ it goes beyond just accounting skills. Auditing is the ability to learn, understand, and evaluate processes. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for learning and researching new topics, analyzing data, and, most importantly, working as a team to help County departments fulfill their missions. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on County operations, we warmly encourage you to apply!
This recruitment will close on October 23, 2024, with interview tentatively to be held on October 28 and/or October 29 with eligible candidates.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
- Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
- Must pass a credit and criminal background check prior to hire.
- Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.
- This is a non-represented position. (Management/Confidential)
Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Under general supervision, independently conducts performance audits and financial analyses of County departments, programs, activities, subcontractors, and agencies receiving funds from or providing funds to the County in accordance with appropriate audit standards. Includes evaluating organization efficiency and effectiveness; assessing compliance with legal and administrative requirements; reviewing the adequacy of internal financial and management controls; and, analyzing the risk of loss, waste, and abuse of County resources.
The Internal Auditor positions are differentiated by the breadth and depth of knowledge required, scope of responsibility, and consequence of error.
- The Internal Auditor is an entry level position that exercises less independent judgement. It receives more oversight and direction from the County Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor positions. It typically leads small less complex projects.
- The Senior Internal Auditor is the highest classification in this series. It conducts confidential and/or specialized investigations (e.g., fraud, etc.), may represent the County Auditor in meetings and with other agencies, may provide work direction to staff and interns, and requires a higher level of knowledge, experience and independent judgement. In particular this position has a thorough knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, theories and practices preferably in government. It typically leads complex projects.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)
- Evaluates organizational and functional activities, departments, programs, or units within the county to determine if they are following applicable laws, regulations and policies; determines if their operations are consistent with established objectives and are operating efficiently and effectively; determines if internal control systems are adequate to safeguard assets from fraud, waste, or abuse.
- Obtains an understanding of the control environment and documents control procedures for use in determining their effectiveness and to aid in the auditing process.
- Conducts audits of contractors and subcontracts, and other agencies receiving funds from or providing funds to the County.
- Reviews and evaluates financial and accounting records to verify accuracy and completeness in accordance with applicable contracts, agreements, or other guidelines and documents.
- Assists in and plans for audits by performing risk assessments, identifying audit criteria, researching professional literature and laws, interpreting accounting and auditing principles, determining and applying applicable audit standards, performing survey activities, developing audit objectives, scope and methodologies, selecting audit samples, and assisting in and developing audit programs including the design of detailed audit steps. Schedules and arranges audits with auditees.
- Identifies, gathers, researches and evaluates physical, testimonial, analytical and documentary evidence. Collects data and information from electronic databases, manual records, surveys, and/or questionnaires. Interviews appropriate parties. Prepares audit documentation that is sufficient, competent, relevant and reliable, analyzes complex data, performs statistical analyses, interprets and applies audit principles, and develop audit findings.
- Prepares audit reports that summarize analyses of complex management issues, discusses management weaknesses and recommends solutions to issues or problems identified in the course of the audit.
- Follows up on recommendations and evaluates progress on implementing recommendations.
- Conducts or assists with oral presentations on the status and results of audits.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
- Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
- Has regular and reliable attendance. Works irregular hours as required.
III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
- The Internal Auditor requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a non-accounting degree in fields related to public or business administration, public policy, communications, or economics;
- The Senior Internal Auditor requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a non-accounting degree in fields related to public or business administration, public policy, communications, or economics; AND three years of auditing, accounting, or professional experience in any of the following areas: program evaluation, data analysis and presentation, policy analysis or operations research, or project or program management experience;
- OR, for each level, any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CGAP, CFE, or CISA are preferred.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, theories and practices desirable. Knowledge of professional governmental accounting principles and auditing standards, theories, concepts, practices, and terminology desirable. Knowledge of government operations, budgeting, and fund accounting desirable.
- Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
- Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheet software, word processing and database applications.
- Knowledge of sophisticated data extraction software desirable.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of effective management controls.
- Knowledge of principles of research methods and techniques.
- Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and policies and apply them to determine compliance.
- Ability to sample, collect, analyze, interpret and present data and develop audit findings.
- Ability to analyze technical workflow and business processes and develop appropriate solutions.
- Ability to complete assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including strong grammar skills.
- Ability to organize and synthesize observations, documentation, and recommendations of auditing results in an acceptable working paper format.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in developing findings and recommendations for improvements to internal control, operational efficiency and program effectiveness.
- Ability to prepare and review clear and concise written audit reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the general public.
- Commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility and innovation in government.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Minimum physical effort is required. Driving and travel is required.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Work is performed both in the office and in the field with exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, and hazardous conditions at work sites. May include exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other body fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space that restricts movements, intense noise, dust and disruptive people.
V. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.
