Job description

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Description

Conducts performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; provides consulting services; assists with investigations; adheres to organizational, professional, and ethical standards. Develops an understanding of the function or area to be audited that enables effective early communication with client management and promotes efficient audit planning. Gathers sufficient, relevant data through interviews, surveys, field observations, data retrieval and analysis, and sample testing to support meaningful conclusions.

Prepares succinct, clear written reports that effectively communicate audit results. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; three years related experience and/or training involving governmental accounting or professional auditing.; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold or be willing to attain within 2 years of hire, one or more of the following certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

Examples of Duties

Conducts performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; provides consulting services; assists with investigations; adheres to organizational, professional, and ethical standards.

Develops an understanding of the function or area to be audited that enables effective early communication with client management and promotes efficient audit planning.

Documents processes using narratives and flowcharts.

Develops appropriate criteria for evaluating financial and operational performance.

Gathers sufficient, relevant data through interviews, surveys, field observations, data retrieval and analysis, and sample testing to support meaningful conclusions.

Understands and applies statistical formulas and concepts to provide context for large data sets and to make statistically valid operational and financial performance projections based on sample results.

Documents all work in an organized and efficient manner so that peers, supervisors and clients can easily understand the information and reach the same conclusions.

Communicates with client management and employees as audit findings develop to ensure clarity and to facilitate timely resolution.

Prepares concise and accurate written reports that effectively use text, graphics, illustrations and examples to ensure readers understand the work performed and the basis for conclusions.

Develops practical, effective action plans collaboratively with coworkers and clients.

Maintains knowledge and skills through regular study, professional journals, conferences, and participation in professional associations.

Assists in conducting investigations, including conducting surveillance, interviewing witnesses and the accused, and performing various test work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for reviewing accuracy and completeness of other auditors’ work papers and reports. Expected to contribute ideas for improving departmental procedures and methodology. No formal responsibilities for managing performance of other employees

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
Must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; minimum of three years job experience that contributed to developing auditing, accounting, technology, analytical, and management skills; knowledgeable of Government Auditing Standards, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO). Must hold or be willing to attain within 2 years of hire, one or more of the following certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management. Ability to resolve conflicts.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Ability to think strategically.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must hold one of the following certifications: (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

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.

Incumbent will occasionally work in the field at various city, school, Valley Metro and other city locations(parks, housing, etc.) and will be exposed to weather.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,568.90 - $72,907.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roanoke, VA 24011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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