Payroll Staff Auditor

Town of Barnstable•Hyannis, MA

1d•$4,617•Onsite

About The Position

Position requires administrative, technical and research skills in support of finance and payroll operations. The Staff Auditor will be part of a financial support team whose main responsibility is internal auditing of data input. Team members will be cross trained to be interchangeable and expected to perform duties involving three primary financial functions; payroll, cash receipts and accounts payable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
3 years work experience preferably in a municipal financial setting
Extensive understanding of general office procedures, equipment, and Microsoft office computer applications
Must have or acquire knowledge of state and local laws as they pertain to the position
Working knowledge of auditing techniques and procedures
Ability to work closely with other members of the team
Ability to understand the overall objectives and various functions of the Finance Division
Ability to deal effectively with the general public, vendors, town/school departments and taxing agencies
Ability to attend to details
Ability to work independently
Ability to use judgment and initiative to prioritize tasks
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are mandatory
Proficiency in the use of standard software applications including word processing, spreadsheet design and data entry, database management
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good auditing skills required