Auditor II

County of Chester•313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

About The Position

The Auditor II assists in conducting financial audits, agreed-upon procedure engagements, attestation engagements, operational reviews, and other special audits as required by County Code or state requirements, or as requested by county officials and management. The role supports audit planning, financial statement preparation, the identification of control weaknesses and non-compliance, and the review of Internal Audit policies and procedures. The Auditor II may also assist with fraud investigations and travel within Chester County to conduct audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field.
One to three years of external, internal, and/or government audit experience.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Working knowledge of internal audit processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to problem-solve effectively and think outside the box.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
Ability to work with all levels of management and employees.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Strong professional ethics; accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to comply with internal and industry standards, including continuing professional education requirements.
Ability to travel within Chester County to conduct audits.
Intermediate skills with Access, Excel, and Word; intermediate internet reference and research skills; basic Adobe Reader and Writer skills; basic Outlook email and calendar skills; and basic computer-assisted auditing tool skills.

Nice To Haves

Governmental auditing or accounting experience.
Understanding of Government Yellow Book standards and Pennsylvania County Code requirements.
Strong project and time management skills and ability to prioritize projects.
Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with financial audits of County Magisterial District Courts, Row Offices, departments, and agencies as required by county and state requirements.
Assist with attestation engagements, agreed-upon procedure engagements, operational reviews, and other special reviews or audits as required or requested.
Assist in preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures in accordance with GAAP and GAGAS.
Help identify and report internal control weaknesses, non-compliance, and procedural or economic inefficiencies.
Assist in reviewing and updating Internal Audit policies, procedures, and programs.
Assist the Audit Manager with investigating and resolving fraud tips received through the fraud hotline or other communication channels.
Assist in completing the annual risk assessment of auditable entities.
Participate in team discussions about developing and implementing the annual audit plan.
Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as required.
Travel within Chester County to conduct audits.