What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor/Accountant II position at Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools?
General Definition of Work
The Auditor/Accountant II, under general supervision, performs financial audits of schools, supervises and coordinates inventory audits of warehouses, reviews audits performed by internal auditors, assists senior auditor in oversight, trains new hires, and assists with various accounting functions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.
Salary/Status
NC 15 Salary Non-Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Director of Accounting and Auditing
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Manage larger audit assignments focusing on audits of increased complexity and perform financial audits of schools for compliance with district policies and procedures
- Collaborate with school principals to develop and strengthen internal controls when audit findings deem necessary. Provide training to school treasurers throughout audit process to minimize repeat audit findings
- Compile detailed audit work papers and prepare audit binders reflecting audit results
- Prepare and transmit formal audit letters representing audit results to school principals and treasurers
- Supervise, coordinate and perform inventory audits of warehouses with inventory holdings and collaborate with warehouse and inventory managers to develop and strengthen internal controls
- Assist with various accounting responsibilities and assist senior auditor with review of audit binders performed by internal audit staff for quality assurance
- Train newly hired employees and guide internal auditors with schedule management, paperwork preparation and audit execution
- Prepare detailed presentations and engage in public speaking on a regular basis
- Attend conferences and meetings to remain current on programs and accounting policies and procedures; as well as state and federal funds as needed
- Assists as needed with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
- Performs related duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelors in Business or Accounting required
- At least three years professional accounting experience required
- Qualification to sit for the North Carolina Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination required
- Accounting experience in government or school systems preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings