Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to conduct financial audits and analysis of city departments, agencies and programs. Provides audit findings and recommendations and other information to departmental and city management for the improvement of financial controls and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts financial audits of city departments and/or funding partners; reviews fiscal controls and provides recommendations to departments
- Coordinates financial information with outside auditors for the annual audit
- Monitors key financial and general ledger accounts
- Develops various information to assist management in the improvement of financial controls and procedures
- Follows up on completed audits; monitors key issues to facilitate implementation of audit recommendations
- Assist with year-end closing procedures and preparation of annual financial report.
- Performs related work as required
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Posted until filled. First review of applications will occur on July 26, 2023.
Minimum Training and Experience
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics or related field.
--AND--
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget analysis and auditing
--OR--
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Professional certification is desirable – Internal Auditor, CPA, CFE, or CMA
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Governmental and/or nonprofit accounting principles and practices
- Data processing applications for financial auditing purposes
- Principles, theory, methods, and practices of basic accounting – GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Internal control best practices for financial data processing purposes (preferred)
