field auditor iii - Chicago, United States - Cook County Government

Description

Job Summary

Performs audits of County agencies or businesses that remit home rule taxes to the County either independently or under general supervision. Works on the County's annual external audit under the direction of supervisor. Assesses the degree of risk associated with specific accounts and classes of transactions for purposes of determining audit procedures. Performs audits of compliance for entities subjected to various Cook County ordinances. Observes explanations for differences between physical counts and accounting inventory. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

One (1) year of full-time work experience is required.

Possession of a valid driver's' license is required.

Must work flexible work hours to conduct investigation visits is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

* Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of or the ability to comprehend County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures that directly or indirectly effect the collection of County taxes and fees. Knowledge of tax or other types of field investigation techniques, policies and procedures. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers. Ability to comprehend an agency's accounting system. Ability to communicate in writing in a concise and grammatically correct manner. Ability to understand accounting or operating procedure narratives or flowcharts. Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures. Ability to analyze, prepare and/or present audit/inspection findings or conclusions in a logical manner. Ability to ascertain compliance with laws, home rule tax ordinances and regulations. Skill observing an entity's operations and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts. Ability to interpret both verbal and nonverbal information from others. Skill evaluating information for problem solving. Skill organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results. Ability to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism throughout an audit. Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities and illegal acts. Knowledge of applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office. Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits. Physical Requirements Sedentary Work Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)