Department Information

Description of Job

About the Work Unit
The Entry Level Auditor works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Internal Audit Unit The Unit exists to fulfill the statutory requirement of CRS 43-1-106(12) for the Audit Division to conduct internal audits on the Department to determine efficiency and effectiveness of operations; financial audits in order to ensure the financial integrity of the Department; internal audits on persons entering into contracts with the department, as deemed necessary or advisable by the commission; federally required audits as are delegated to the commission or the department to perform; and other audits the Executive Director may deem necessary.
About the Position
Under supervision and ith the guidance from senior staff, the Entry Level Auditor learns to perform all aspects of planning and fieldwork for assigned Audit Division projects and activities, including: completing work programs, creating work papers that meet Audit Division and other applicable standards, concluding on results, and drafting findings and/or recommendations.
The Audit Division’s work programs and working papers must comply with applicable standards, which may include Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). In addition, the Audit Division’s projects or activities often include technical and sensitive issues that involve the resolution of complex problems and reconciliation of differing viewpoints.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor or senior staff performs the following:

• Learns to compile evidence relating to the project’s objectives that is relevant and sufficient to support the conclusions reached.
• Learns to analyze data to identify trends and potential issues.
• Learns to develop workpapers that are complete, clear, and accurate.
• Addresses each program step by detailing work performed and conclusions reached including supporting documentation, such as analysis, memorandums of conversations, photographs, reports, etc.
• Identifies findings and/or exceptions and ensures that elements of a finding are addressed in the workpapers, which include condition, criteria, cause, effect, and recommendation.
• Learns to perform an effective quality control check of work performed prior to submission for review.
• Addresses coaching notes timely and completely.
• Meets with senior staff regularly to discuss work plan and to provide project status updates.
• Becomes familiar with, and gains an understanding of, the Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the Government Accountability Office, AICPA Attestation Standards, AASHTO Audit Guide, and the CDOT Audit Division Manual, and applies standards to work performed as applicable.
• Becomes familiar with, and identifies possible impairments to, independence and objectivity and if necessary, discusses these impairments with the Internal Audit Manager for corrective actions.
• Assists in the development of a work program to perform each project in compliance with Audit Division policy and applicable standards. Work programs support the scope of work performed, define audit objectives and the procedures required to achieve the objectives, and are approved prior to beginning fieldwork or when the program needs to be revised.
• Develops an understanding of processes and applicable criteria to detect areas of risk, learns to advise regarding compensating controls or necessary adjustments, and /or help negotiate solutions to issues.
• With assistance, drafts procedures that achieve project objectives by ascertaining relevant criteria; comprehending business processes and the supporting accounting; designing tests that provide evidence of actual conditions relative to selected criteria; and developing sampling plans in instances where less than 100 percent of data can be tested.
• If applicable, participates in entrance and exit conferences with CDOT management and any other applicable external parties. The purpose of exit conferences are to communicate and discuss the project’s plan and/or the results/conclusions reached and any findings and recommendations.
• If applicable, learns to review and evaluate responses to recommendations to ensure management addresses the risks identified.
• Learns to draft results in reports that are objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely, and are fully supported by work performed and documented.
• If applicable, learns to conduct post project follow up to determine if CDOT management adequately implemented recommendations to address audit recommendations.
• Complies with GAGAS standards regarding continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
• Maintains and remains in good standing for any professional certification obtained.
• Continually obtains current knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, accounting, and auditing standards related to the activities performed in the Audit Division to answer technical inquiries of CDOT personnel, clarify, counsel, and advise on CDOT’s interpretations of such, and to continuously improve the Audit Division.
• Participates in special projects or other duties as assigned, such as CDOT executive management or Audit Division director requested audits/reviews, or complaints made via the State Auditor’s hotline.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Primarily daytime work hours Monday - Friday.
• In-state travel, although infrequent, may be required.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of professional work experience in auditing, accounting, finance, or an area closely related to the major job duties.

• A Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university in auditing, accounting, finance, or a field closely related to the major job duties.

• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for the degree requirement. If substituting a CPA license or CIA certificate, please attach a copy to your online application.

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Familiarity with, or experience applying Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR);
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat Reader, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, TeamMate and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework, and degree(s) conferred, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.