Internal Auditor IV

The County is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Ledger Accountant to support the County's financial operations, internal controls, and accounting compliance. This position is responsible for maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, assisting with financial reporting, supervising internal audit activities, and providing backup support for payroll functions. A key responsibility of this position will be reviewing and auditing user access and security roles within the County's accounting system.

Responsibilities

Maintain and review general ledger accounts and related accounting records; Prepare and post journal entries, adjustments, accruals, and other accounting transactions; Perform monthly and year-end account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies; Assist with the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and management reports; Supervise and coordinate internal audit activities; Develop and maintain internal audit procedures, work programs, and documentation; Identify control weaknesses, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation of audit recommendations; Perform periodic audits of user accounts, security roles, and access permissions within the County's financial/accounting system; Review employee transfers, promotions, terminations, and other personnel changes to ensure accounting-system access is promptly modified or removed; Serve as a backup resource for the County's payroll function; Assist with payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and related accounting entries; Assist with external, state, and federal audits as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience; Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial reporting; Experience evaluating or maintaining internal controls; Strong understanding of segregation of duties and financial-system access controls; Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office software

Nice to have

Experience in county, municipal, state, or other governmental accounting; Experience supervising or coordinating internal audits; Experience auditing accounting-system user roles and permissions; Experience with ERP or governmental financial-management systems; Experience with payroll processing or payroll accounting; Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices; Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant professional certification; Experience with system access controls, information security controls, or IT general controls