Internal Auditor III

Responsibilities

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; Performs internal audits of Accounts Payable (AP) functions; 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; Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and makes recommendations to strengthen controls and reduce the risk of errors or misuse of county funds; Conducts compliance reviews to determine whether county departments follow established policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles; Prepares clear and concise audit workpapers, findings, reports, schedules, and supporting documentation; Communicates audit findings and recommendations to department management and the County Auditor and assists with follow-up reviews; Performs follow-up audits to monitor compliance with prior audit recommendations; Assists with special audits, investigations, financial reviews, and other assignments at the direction of the County Auditor; Performs data analysis and analytical procedures to identify unusual transactions, trends, discrepancies, or areas requiring additional review; Assists with developing and maintaining audit programs, procedures, internal control questionnaires, and other audit tools; Maintains confidentiality of financial, payroll, personnel, and other sensitive county information; Maintains current knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing practices, payroll requirements, accounts payable procedures, internal controls, laws, regulations, and county policies; Provides assistance and guidance to county departments regarding internal controls, financial procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance with county policies; Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the County Auditor

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; 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; Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously; Self-motivated and capable of completing assignments independently with limited supervision; Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word; Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and professional independence while performing audit and compliance functions; Sound judgment, attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic

Nice to have

Previous experience in governmental accounting, auditing, internal controls, or financial operations