County Compliance Examiner
About The Position
The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning state and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field. Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree, in finance, economics, business, business management, or a related field is required.
- Entry-level positions will involve training under senior examiners.
- Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
- Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, proficiency with computer software, and excellent communication for interviewing personnel.
- Must have valid Arizona driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with banking institutions, internal audit functions, or county treasurer operations (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Gains an understanding of the fiduciary roles and responsibilities of a county treasurer’s office, which operates similar to a financial or banking institution for local governments, by managing and investing public funds under state law.
- Conducts fieldwork at county treasurer’s offices throughout the State to examine compliance with the Uniform Accounting for Arizona County Treasurers (UAMACT).
- Examines the county treasurer office’s internal control framework which includes: the control environment, risk assessment, internal control activities, information and communication, and monitoring within a county treasurer’s office.
- Research best practices, laws and regulations, and other applicable resources related to the county treasurer offices under review.
- Evaluates essential IT systems, specifically for county treasurer offices financial systems.
- Helps make impactful recommendations to county treasurer’s offices to promote better government and make a positive difference.
- Follows up on recommendations annually to examine progress and determine if recommendations are implemented.
Benefits
- Generous vacation with 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with 100% employer match
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible work schedules, including telecommuting options
- Business casual dress code
- Continuing education and path to advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
