Auditor - Allentown, United States - COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA
Description
AUDITOR
CONTROLLERS' OFFICE
Wage Type:
Salary Range
Rate:
$67,371.00 TO $87,880.00
Status:
Full Time
GENERAL DEFINITION:
This is professional accounting work at the full performance level, auditing financial and
accounting transactions and systems. Work includes overseeing lower-level professional and
technical personnel on assignments, performing financial and accounting system audits, testing
internal controls and participating in performance audits. A position in this class is
differentiated from those in related classes by the nature of the audit work assigned and
responsibility for ongoing and/or functional assignments, including that of providing
assistance to lower-level personnel. A position in this class reports directly to and takes
direction from a Senior Auditor, the Assistant Deputy Controller and/or the Deputy Controller.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Illustrative Only)
- Examines financial transactions, accounts and reports, determining compliance with law,
expenditures, assets and liabilities; determines the legality, propriety and mathematical
accuracy of financial transactions; pre-audits County vendor and payroll payments prior to the issuance
of checks; complies financial reports for County offices and departments; writes reports on audit
findings and conclusions, recommending actions required to correct inadequate procedures and/or
to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems.
- Conducts financial management examinations or investigations to determine whether the
data, ongoing systems and procedures; reviews compliance with stated management goals and objectives;
performs studies to determine whether resources are effectively and efficiently utilized;
determines causes and/or sources of identified problems; recommends corrective action; installs
accounting systems and procedures; conducts performance audits to improve County programs and
activities; assists others, including external auditors, in audits, investigations and studies
for a variety of purposes.
- Oversees assigned work of lowerlevel professional and technical positions; reviews
findings; provides advice and assistance on general working methods, as well as, specified tasks; keeps
higher-level personnel informed of difficult and/or unusual problems encountered.
- Examines and tests internal controls with questionnaires, flowcharts, and other
determines that accounts, receipts and disbursements are managed efficiently and economically,
and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; takes specialized educational courses.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the goals, objectives, principles and practices relating to the collection of
- Knowledge of the criminal court system.
- Ability to work with computers, software packages i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Thorough knowledge of accounting goals, objectives, principles and practices pertaining to the
- Thorough knowledge of financial management and reporting methods, techniques, and standards
Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the Institute of
Internal Auditors.
- Ability to prepare statistical, accounting, and financial statements.
- Knowledge of specific accounting methods, techniques and requirements governing governmental
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials
- Ability to demonstrate good verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to perform audit work in a computer environment.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
YES
BARGAINING UNIT:
NO
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