Internal Control Auditor, Auditor-Treasurer's Office

Stearns County MN•St. Cloud, MN

5d•$37 - $58

About The Position

To provide assistance and guidance in the area of financial operations, control audits and preparation of financial statements as well as department reports for management. This position is responsible for analyzing, researching, designing, recommending and implementing financial operational practices focusing on internal controls and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance
Six years of progressively related accounting or finance experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) license
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic account systems

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and relevant laws.
Ability to design and evaluate internal control procedures.
Ability to implement new procedures, operationally and productively.
Ability to determine balance between stronger internal controls and the cost/impact on operations.
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to plan, organize and structure workload independently with follow-through.
Ability to develop presentations and communicate with management.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements ensuring accurate reflection of the county’s financial condition.
Collaborates with and recommends best practices on internal controls to better protect assets and/or improve operations.
Evaluates, designs, recommends and implements improvements to the County's systems to protect assets, personnel and operations.
Conducts operational and financial audits and presents findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee.
Creates new policies and reviews existing policies for revisions ensuring alignment with federal, state and local laws and policies.
Participates on the Grant Committee ensuring accurate grant reporting.
Assists with external auditors and follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations.
Collaborates with department heads and their staff to design financial and procedural systems within federal, state and county guidelines and coordinates implementation.
Investigates suspected fraud or other irregularities and creates written recommendations.
Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.