Auditor & Investigator - Associate II - West Palm Beach

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office is seeking an individual with high levels of precision, attention to detail, and critical thinking who likes the challenge of variety and problem solving and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as an Au ...

Job description

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office is seeking an individual with high levels of precision, attention to detail, and critical thinking who likes the challenge of variety and problem solving and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as an Auditor & Investigator Associate II in our Inspector General division.

The Auditor & Investigator Associate II provides professional auditing and investigative services for an assigned department of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

Work involves assisting on audits and investigations to:

evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of operating policies, procedures and systems; determine compliance with laws and regulations; and, investigate instances of fraud, waste, abuse, unethical conduct and mismanagement.

Employees in this classification are responsible for documenting and analyzing information, evaluating activities, and summarizing results in reports.

The Auditor & Investigator Associate II also supports guardianship integrity assurance, education, monitoring and outreach, including conducting guardianship audits and investigations.

Career Growth Opportunity:
We are committed to recognizing and rewarding excellence.

Exceptional individuals in this role will have the opportunity to advance into a higher-level position within the Inspector General department, such as a senior auditing and investigative role.

This position offers a clear pathway for professional development and career progression for those who demonstrate initiative, integrity, and outstanding performance.

Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority Total Compensation packages include:

Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right
Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:

Work with a purpose
Give back to the community
Be part of a family
Build your skills
Pursue career advancement opportunities
Reach your professional and personal goals

The salary listed encompasses the entire pay range associated with this role.

Assists or leads in conducting audits, investigations and other reviews in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.

Executes audit and investigative procedures including: assisting or leading in developing objectives and work programs; identifying and evaluating key risks; determining the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls; evaluating compliance with policies, laws, regulations and good business practices.

Performs interviews, collects and analyzes relevant information, and concludes on results and conditions.

Assists or leads investigations and other reviews involving fraud, waste, abuse, ethical misconduct and mismanagement.

Assists and helps manage the intake process of investigations, collects and reviews correspondence and related information, updates case tracking reports, conducts fact finding research, and analyzes complaint data to support the investigations.

Identifies areas of weakness or noncompliance; prepares audit and investigative findings and recommendations; presents findings and recommendations to management for corrective action or improvement; assists in preparing audit and investigative reports and assists in follow up with management and outside parties to support closure.

Demonstrates ability to apply current audit and investigatory professional standards and management principles to the variety of policies, practices and systems found in a large and complex governmental organization and evaluates compliance with requirements.

Travels to all Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller office locations when required in the performance of position responsibilities.

Demonstrates ability to apply computer applications and software in executing their responsibilities.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of trends and developments in governmental auditing and investigatory principles and practices.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice or related field required; supplemented by a combined four (4) years recent and relevant experience in auditing or investigatory work required.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of a post-secondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of a bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate's degree.

Strong analytical and communication skills are required. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Professional certification in one or more of the following is preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

This is a mandatory testing position, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination (if applicable) is required prior to employment.

Note:
Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at or

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans' Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Officevalues the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk's office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans' Preference Claim Form and required documentation prior to the position's posted closing date.

Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates' non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews.

If an applicant claiming veterans' preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL If an applicant seeking veterans' preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.