What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at Westmoreland County Controllers Office?
The purpose of this position is to conduct audits and prepare audit reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts preliminary studies; prepares audit program, objectives, risks, scope, questionnaires, correspondence, etc.
Conducts fieldwork including testing, confirmations, preparation of financial schedules and narratives, verification of information, internal control evaluation, etc.
References audit workpapers as required.
Prepares preliminary and final audit reports.
Conducts exit conference if applicable.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including records of Federal and State grants, County contracts and leases, cash receipts ledger, cash disbursements ledger, accounts payable ledger, purchase orders, receiving reports, invoices, budgets, internal and external audit reports, bank statements, confidential client records, tax collector records, District Justice records, payroll and employee records, inventory records, investment records, computer reports from the County Financial System, vehicle maintenance reports, insurance policies, policy and procedure manuals, auditing standards statements, tax manuals, County codes, etc.
Ability to prepare a variety of documents including audit workpapers and reports, letters and other correspondence, statistical reports, annual reports, computer reports, etc., using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation and grammar.
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
Ability to use and interpret accounting and auditing terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Commissioners, elected officials, department heads, directors, District Justices, Tax Collectors, office staff, supervisors, external and State auditors, bank officials, IRS and State Revenue personnel, vendors, insurance company representatives, solicitors, and others, verbally and in writing.
Environmental Adaptability:
Ability to work effectively in an office environment
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
6.5 hour work day
Educational requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Bachelor's degree in a related field (business, finance) with accounting experience
Summary
As a Staff Auditor, you will be integral to ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting within our organization. Reporting to the Director of Audit, you will utilize your core skills in accounting and financial auditing to conduct thorough internal audits. Strong writing and communication skills are essential as you will prepare detailed reports and collaborate with various departments. Join us to contribute to our commitment to financial excellence and transparency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting or Auditing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000