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Hays County · 5 days ago

Assistant Auditor - Auditing

San Marcos, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Hays County is seeking an Assistant Auditor to perform complex internal audit work for the County Auditor. The role involves assessing the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of county operations, along with maintaining the county's fixed asset records.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares audit programs for county departments and other services that receive county funding by evaluating departmental policies and procedures for effective auditing

Determines missions and objectives of audit plans based on analysis of County departments and other agencies receiving county funding

Plans, conducts, prepares, researches, analyzes, and reports on county-wide activities such as financial reporting, internal controls, revenue collections, and other special projects to ensure that offices are maintaining their financial records in accordance with Local Government Code, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and County policies

Research applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines of activities for audit of county-wide activities

Continuously evaluates the risk, control, and County government environments and advises the Internal Audit Manager of potential impacts to the County’s master Audit plan

Performs detailed and cursory audits of financial and operational transactions, processes, and procedures within a department to facilitate compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures. Duties include running queries, auditing cash receipts, procurement, disbursements, other revenue and expenditure transactions and processes and procedures. Documents and reports findings and make recommendations for improvements

Interviews department heads and examines department records for accuracy and completeness of revenue collections and reporting

Interviews county personnel to ensure proper accounting and recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Balances source data to accounting records for verification of financial data

Reviews records pertaining to material assets such as equipment and buildings and reviews staffing to determine degree to which they are utilized

Performs on-site audits, performs cash counts, reviews bank account reconciliations, and inspects accounting and budget systems to determine efficiency and protective value

Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations and management policies and procedures

Investigates reported occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, theft, and waste and recommends controls to prevent or detect such occurrences. Conducts fact-finding and/or informational interviews

Monitors on-going audit assignments to ensure compliance with scope, objectives, and auditing standards

Performs review of departmental internal control policies and procedures. Documents and reports findings and make recommendations for improvements

Conducts spot audits of transactions and documents and reports findings to management

Performs follow-up on audit findings to confirm that problem areas have been corrected according to recommended protocols

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures for areas being audited

Serves as a troubleshooter in assisting management and staff in identifying and resolving audit issues, including statutory, policy and other questions

Performs special projects and audits of sensitive or critical nature

Reviews records pertaining to material assets such as equipment and buildings and reviews staffing to determine degree to which they are utilized

Prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for management

Conducts audit follow-ups for timeliness and accuracy

Maintains audit control logs

Conducts special studies for management such as investigations of fraud and the prevention of fraud

Assists in the year-end external audit process, including the review of Fiduciary funds, and audit of Procurement and Special Revenue funds

Provides training and assistance to county staff regarding county-wide revenue collecting internal controls and procedures

Assists the Auditor, First Assistant Auditor, and other Internal Auditors as needed by providing information and reports and records as requested

Reviews Treasurer’s Office and other County department financial reports to verify and audit the accuracy of reports and to reconcile account-balancing problems

Assures the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards

Assists in the development of new or the modification of existing auditing policies and procedures

Consults with and advises County department heads, officials, supervisors and employees regarding internal audit scheduling and results

Communicates all changes and internal audit activities to County Auditor/First Assistant County Auditor and elected officials, department heads and employees as necessary

Responds to telephone inquiries from individuals with questions about internal audit management

Performs other duties as assigned by the County Auditor/First Assistant County Auditor

Qualification

Governmental accountingAuditingFinancial reportingCertified Public AccountantCertified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Information Systems AuditorAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Requires bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or closely related area

Requires one years' work experience preferably in the areas of governmental accounting and auditing or public accounting and auditing

Ability to obtain and maintain any of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Government Auditing Professional

Class “C” Driver's License

Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other approved Certification may substitute for two years of experience