Auditor

The Michigan Supreme Court is currently seeking qualified applications for the position of Auditor, reporting to the Finance Director. The position audits and reviews trial courts and judiciary agencies, evaluating internal controls, accounting procedures and records, and case files to ensure compliance with Judiciary financial management guidelines and statutes. This role investigates embezzlements of court funds and performs special reviews of friend of the court offices as needed. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Audit trial courts by evaluating internal controls and recommend improvements where necessary. Examine assessments of fines, costs, and fees to determine amounts are being assessed and distributed as required by statute.

• Review accounting procedures and records and obtain an understanding of the automated system and make recommendations for improvement.

• Review bank reconciliations to determine they are being performed and reconciled to the "book" balance of the court, general ledger balance, transmittal amount, or trust ledgers. Examine transmittals to state of Michigan to determine they are being submitted properly and timely.

• Review case files for adequate enforcement and collection of amounts assessed and determine restitution and bonds are being receipted and disbursed appropriately and timely.

• Conduct exit conferences with courts to discuss findings and recommendations presented in the audit report. Ensure that a written response is obtained from the court that details the court's response and plan of action for each recommendation.

• Conduct embezzlement audits, determine scheme and amount missing, and provide information to and work with law enforcement. Testify at trial if necessary, provide information to IRS when requested, and provide a written report of findings to the chief judge.

• Provide assistance in implementing audit recommendations or developing alternative solutions in areas such as bank reconciliations, developing and maintaining trust ledgers and trust accounts, and developing daily and monthly balancing procedures.

• As requested by trial courts, friends of the court, and judiciary agencies; research questions, perform limited review of specific documentation or evaluate internal controls and accounting system, and make recommendations for improvement.

• Review internal controls and accounting procedures in place at judiciary agencies. Issues memo to agency heads with recommendations on how to improve controls and procedures.

• Provide training to trial court personnel on accounting procedures, records, and internal controls.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three or more years of accounting and auditing experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to travel throughout the state.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic computer skills and spreadsheet knowledge.

ABILITY:

• Interact with and deescalate difficult individuals and situations.

• Multitask; prioritize multiple competing deadlines.

• Establish and maintain positive public relations and to interact with trial courts.

WORK LOCATION: Official work-site location is the Hall of Justice in Lansing, Michigan. Remote work

may be available in accordance with the MSC/SCAO Remote Work Policy.

TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF file to

jobapps@courts.mi.gov and include “Auditor” in the subject line. If you are unable to send applicant

materials electronically, please contact Judicial Human Resources at (517) 373-1147.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,061.36 - $96,340.32 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48915

Salary : $74,061 - $96,340