Internal Auditor / Senior Accountant

Responsible for conducting independent performance, financial, and internal control audits across all county departments including other governmental entities with County oversight. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and protection of public funds. Makes recommendations for operational and governance improvements. 

Audit Scope Creation: Perform internal audits of all county offices, departments, agencies, special districts, and other governmental entities within the county’s jurisdiction. Design, coordinate and oversee external audit evaluation funds. 

Audit Execution: Performance audits including evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and results of operations. Financial audits include reviewing accounting systems, financial reporting, and fiscal processes. Internal control audits include assessing controls to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.

Compliance Testing: Test and evaluate management and financial accounting systems, including cash counts, account and bank reconciliations, and inventory checks. 

Recommendations & Follow-up: Identify areas for improvement, recommend new or enhanced systems and controls, and monitor implementation of recommendations from both internal and external audits. Provides monthly reporting of progress and findings.   

Budget and Support Staff: May include serving interim finance department roles including Finance Director, assist in budget preparation process including analysis and review.

Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for the District Attorney bad check account, Clerk of Courts support and trust bank accounts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 4 years of auditing or accounting experience; 

Preferred but not required Certifications:

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant or Auditor)

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) 

Required Licenses:

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Auditing & Compliance: Ability to design and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in line with GAAS, GASB, and GAAP.

Analytical & Research: Conduct budget reviews, analyze variances, investigate fluctuations, and gather/interpret data.

Technical: Proficiency with accounting systems, reconciliations, cash counts, inventory checks, and financial reporting tools.

Communication: Prepare clear, concise audit reports; present findings.

Collaboration: Work with internal staff, department heads, and external auditors; maintain professional relationships.

Judgment: Apply independent, professional judgment; recommend improvements to systems and controls. 

Ability to work the required hours of the position.