Auditor Ii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago
Description
Job Number:394287**
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Auditor II
Department of Finance
Tax Division
This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union - AFSCME (BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4, & 5).
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Number of positions:8
Under supervision, the class performs fully functional professional auditing duties at the intermediate level where the position works independently on moderately complex auditing assignments and conducts out-of-area audits under the guidance of senior-level auditors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Examines detailed accounting records and computerized ledgers requiring indepth analysis of fiscal and operational practices to determine compliance with generally accepted principles, the municipal tax ordinance, funding agency, and contract specifications.
- Interprets tax ordinances, contract specifications, and reporting requirements to Business Managers and delegate agency personnel.
- Reviews moderately complex tax returns, invoices, and related business documents to determine the tax liability of business establishments.
- Audits invoices, journals, and bank statements to ensure compliance with funding source and contract requirements and recommends corrective action for contract violations.
- Computes taxes owed including penalties for businesses found to be in noncompliance with contract provisions.
- Organizes financial data and prepares computerized spreadsheets and analyses of data.
- Acts as a liaison between the vendor/contractor and the Aviation Contracts section to resolve issues regarding contract language, including annual increases to contract rates and approval for additional scope of requests.
- Prepares summaries of audit findings for inclusion in comprehensive reports.
- Maintains regular contact and communication with businesses selected for audit and discovery reviews and independently discusses tax compliance issues with taxpayers.
- Designs audit programs and determines a process of detailed testing to measure a taxpayer's level of compliance with all applicable tax codes and properly computes tax liability amounts based on audit testing.
- Audits complex vouchers daily to comply with the travel and reimbursement policy and other payment programs including positive pay, EPAY, direct deposit, and the State of Illinois.
- Additional duties may be required._
Location:
Department of Finance
- 2 N. LaSalle St.
- Chicago, IL 60602
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with 15 semester hours in accounting supplemented by one (1) year of professional auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE:
A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.
NOTE:
You must provide your college or university transcripts with 15 semester hours of accounting courses at the time of interview.
IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE this information at the time of interview, you will not be allowed to proceed with the interview and will no longer be considered for this position.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
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City of Chicago
- Brandon Johnson, Mayor
_ Applications for these positions will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on April 29, 2024._
Job Posting:
Apr 15, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Apr 29, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 04 |
Salary: $76,956.00
Pay Basis:Yearly
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