External Auditor 3 (PN 20015044)
About The Position
The Office of Financial Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join the Grant Services Unit that directly supports accountability, transparency and responsible use of public funds. Duties include: Conduct routine and complex financial and compliance audits independently or as part of a team. Review records, operations, internal controls and financial systems to assess accuracy and risk. Perform sub-recipient monitoring, desk reviews and grant or contract deliverable evaluations. Analyze audit findings and determine corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance. Prepare and finalize audit reports, work papers, and formal recommendations. Lead or support specialized audits and program reviews involving federal and state funding. Interpret and apply federal, state and agency regulations, including grant and fiscal requirements. Plan and schedule audit activities, manage work assignments and act with autonomy in supervisor's absence. Evaluate financial and administrative compliance using generally accepted auditing and accounting standards. Collaborate with internal teams, program units, and external stakeholders to resolve compliance issues. Provide technical assistance, consultation, and training to agencies and staff on audit and monitoring procedures. Conduct entrance and exit conferences, communicate findings, and recommend corrective action plans. Support grant application reviews and combines application assessments during funding cycles.
Requirements
- Option 1: 5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
- Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
- Option 3: 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field
- Experience leading and executing financial, operational, and/or compliance audits.
- Experience with computer software or systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, QuickBooks or other accounting systems)
- Experience with producing financial reconciliations
- Experience with providing technical assistance regarding agency and/or organization/company internal controls/auditing procedures
- Experience with producing work papers (e.g., desk review documentation) and monitoring reports (e.g., financials)
- Experience working with grant administration
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and complex financial and compliance audits independently or as part of a team.
- Review records, operations, internal controls and financial systems to assess accuracy and risk.
- Perform sub-recipient monitoring, desk reviews and grant or contract deliverable evaluations.
- Analyze audit findings and determine corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and finalize audit reports, work papers, and formal recommendations.
- Lead or support specialized audits and program reviews involving federal and state funding.
- Interpret and apply federal, state and agency regulations, including grant and fiscal requirements.
- Plan and schedule audit activities, manage work assignments and act with autonomy in supervisor's absence.
- Evaluate financial and administrative compliance using generally accepted auditing and accounting standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams, program units, and external stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
- Provide technical assistance, consultation, and training to agencies and staff on audit and monitoring procedures.
- Conduct entrance and exit conferences, communicate findings, and recommend corrective action plans.
- Support grant application reviews and combines application assessments during funding cycles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
