Senior Auditor - Tallahassee, United States - The Florida Legislature

Description

The Florida LegislatureFlorida Auditor General's OfficeJob Title Senior Auditor (AG)

The Florida LegislatureFlorida Auditor General's OfficeJob Title Senior Auditor (AG) General Summary

A Senior Auditor performs responsible, professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.

Examples of Work Performed

Conducts financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team's work, the review and evaluation of accounting systems and internal controls, the analysis and reconciliation of accounts, journals and ledgers, the performing of necessary testing and other related procedures.

Compiles general statistical data.
Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
Assists in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.
Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.
Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standardsKnowledge of research techniquesKnowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirementsSkill in the use of a personal computerAbility to collect, analyze, and interpret dataAbility to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writingAbility to handle confidential informationAbility to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresAbility to utilize problem-solving techniquesAbility to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reachedAbility to work well as a team memberAbility to follow instructionsAbility to work within deadlinesAbility to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditeesAbility to supervise peopleAbility to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignmentsAbility to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officialsAbility to maintain objectivityAbility to make sound judgements and decisionsMinimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of relevant professional experience (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or

Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.
Salary

Commensurate with experience.

There is a $4,752 annual area differential for Miami-Dade and Palm Beach county official headquarters assignments, and a $1,776 annual area differential for Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange and St.

Lucie county officiApplication Deadline Open until filled. Submission of Application

Please visit the Careers Page on the Auditor General's Web site to view other Auditor positions and to download an application.

www.
FLAuditor.govApplications

are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.
Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at

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