Internal Auditor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The purpose of this position is to conduct

performance, financial and internal control audits of all offices,

departments and other governmental organizations within the jurisdiction

of the County Board; to perform independent appraisal functions by

evaluating management and accounting control systems through compliance

tests; and to make recommendations and monitor the implementation of

recommendations of internal and external auditors regarding correction

of irregularities or failures. The work is performed under the direction

of the County Board Chair and the Director of Administration. Essential

Duties Conducts internal audits of all offices, departments, agencies,

special districts and other governmental organizations within the

jurisdiction of the Brown County Board of Supervisors. Tests and

evaluates the adequacy of management and financial accounting systems

and controls. Prepares reports as directed by the County Board Chair and

the County Board Executive Committee. Analyzes annual budget for each

County department for County Board budget review on a comparative

year-to-year basis and helps to explain and investigate significant

fluctuations. Researches and gathers information and relevant data to

answer questions and concerns raised by County Board members. Provides

research and analytical staff support services to the Brown County Board

of Supervisors under general direction of the Board Chair. Working in a

nonpartisan team setting. Responsibilities include budget and policy

research and analysis for the County Board and its committees. Performs

spot checks on cash counts, account reconciliations, bank

reconciliations and inventories, makes observations, analyzes data and

conducts auditing tests to ensure that internal controls are working and

departments are complying with County policies and procedures and

applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations. Makes

recommendations for new or improved financial systems or internal

controls. Assists department heads and budget supervisors with

implementation of improved systems and internal controls. Coordinates

and monitors implementation of recommendations made by external auditors

to determine if suggestions have been utilized and if they have proven

to be successful. Researches and compiles information and relevant data

for the assembly of the Board of Supervisors budget. Prepares Requests

for Proposals and contracts with external auditors for annual Single

Audit and special external audit reviews approved by County Board.

Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for the District

Attorney bad check account, Clerk of Courts support and trust bank

accounts; reviews Department of Administration budget transfer logs and

department financial statements. Prepares vouchers for invoices for

payment of external auditors and other outside professional services;

previews and approves vouchers for supplies and materials. Attends all

monthly Executive Committee and County Board meetings to report audit

activities and answer questions and to stay apprised of County issues

and Board or Committee actions; attends other monthly Committee meetings

as required. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge

of accounting principles and their application to governmental

accounting. Knowledge of county operations. Knowledge of financial

record keeping principles and techniques. Knowledge of and ability to

utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to research,

analyze, summarize, and present financial information clearly and

concisely. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in

writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with staff, officials, and the public. Ability to evaluate

government financial management programs. Ability to exercise judgment,

decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the

evaluation of info mation. Ability to exercise independent judgment to

apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to

problem resolution. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty