Finance/Operations Auditor

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Finance/Operations Auditor

Job Code: 092

Grade: J

DOT Code: 099327010

Department: Auditing

Prepared By: Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date: December 4, 1997

Approved By: David A. Barr

Approved Date: April 2, 2001

SUMMARY

Examines and analyzes accounting records to determine financial status of organization and prepares financial reports concerning operating procedures by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts operational, financial, and EDP audits.
• Conducts internal control reviews.
• Inspects items in books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedure was followed in recording transactions.
• Counts cash on hand, inspects notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks.
• Verifies journal and ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses, and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items.
• Prepares reports for management concerning scope of audit, financial conditions found, and source and application of funds.
• Makes recommendations regarding improving operations and financial position of company.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree; six to ten years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and the public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A CIA or CPA Certification is preferred for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects or controls.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Chief Internal Auditor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,241.00 - $86,769.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, LA 71108 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,241 - $86,769