Auditor 1 - Chicago, United States - Metra

Metra

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties.

The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Audit Department reports to the Chief Audit Officer, who reports directly to Metra's Board of Directors and the CEO.

The department is focused on operational, financial and compliance audits and the continuous review of money-handling at the highest levels of the agency.

The department is committed to ensuring absolute transparency and proper conduct by all Metra employees.

Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Auditor I will perform entry level professional financial and operational internal audit duties to determine the effectiveness of controls and processes; identify material exceptions and noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and procedures; and conduct research, report results, and present recommendations for improvement.

The Primary Duties include:

Perform audits in accordance with program steps and interact with various departments to develop a basic working understanding of their operations.

Identify records, activities, processes or documentation needing review; and test key internal controls to ensure they properly detect or prevent errors and misstatements that may lead to liabilities for the agency.

Assist with preparing work papers that document and summarize research with evidential data to support conclusions. Perform basic audits to check for accuracy and completeness of various financial and operational processes and information.

Provide basic research and support for audit staff; and may assist with planning audit methods and tests to be used to carry out internal audit assignments.

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Familiar with theories, principles, and practices of accounting, business finance, internal auditing and controls, such as the generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board (GASB), and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
Familiar with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model framework for internal controls.
Familiar with investigative and quantitative analysis techniques.
Basic use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Power Point) or audit software programs to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports.
Good statistical, financial, and mathematical analysis skills with the ability to interpret facts and figures.
Good critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to work in a detailedoriented environment, using care when compiling and examining documentation and information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the department and with external stakeholders within the agency.
Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, tact, and courtesy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.

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