FIELD AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR)

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$75,213 - $83,012•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Auditor performs diverse and complex financial, compliance, and operational audits of County agencies or businesses. The auditor collaborates with colleagues throughout the audit process, including developing audit plans, objectives, scopes, and procedures; prepares audit programs; and completes audits on time and within budget. The role requires timely escalation of audit barriers or issues, gathering and analyzing sufficient and appropriate evidence, and reaching conclusions on audit objectives. The auditor interviews County agencies and bureaus to understand and document internal control structures, prepares audit reports and management letters, follows up on implementation of audit recommendations, and communicates audit results to leadership. This safety-sensitive position may be eligible for a signing bonus and requires successful completion of post-offer screening, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. The County offers a hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options for eligible employees. The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a directly related field, plus two years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk control, or directly related work; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is also accepted.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards, and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to comprehend laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities, and illegal acts and assess compliance with laws and ordinances.
Ability to interact with clients to resolve difficult audit issues.
Ability to communicate objectively and tactfully, verbally and in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the County.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must pass required post-offer testing, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting audits under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and/or the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.
Experience conducting performance and/or operational audits of government entities.
Good standing as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or a relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex financial, compliance, and operational audits of County agencies or businesses.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop audit plans, objectives, scopes, and procedures.
Prepare audit programs designed to achieve audit objectives.
Complete audits on time and within budget.
Escalate audit barriers and issues in a timely manner.
Gather and analyze sufficient, appropriate evidence and data to reach conclusions on audit objectives.
Interview County agencies and bureaus to understand internal control structures and document that understanding clearly and concisely.
Prepare audit reports and management letters.
Assist with follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations.
Communicate audit results to leadership.
Travel to various work locations throughout the County.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Basic term life insurance.
Pension plan.
Deferred compensation program.
Employee assistance program.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Voluntary benefits.
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Eligible employees may have access to telecommuting and flexible scheduling options in a hybrid work environment.
Position may be eligible for a signing bonus.