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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Assistant Auditor-Internal Auditor I in Amarillo, Texas
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Potter needs qualified individuals to fill the following positions. If you are interested in a position and feel that you are qualified or if you know someone who might be qualified for this position, contact the Personnel Department, 7th Floor,Rm 705, of the Santa Fe Building, 900 S. Polk. The decision to interview an applicant is made at the sole discretion of the department head or elected official in whose department the opening exists. The following requirements and qualifications are necessary to apply for the position:
JOB TITLE: Assistant Auditor - Internal Auditor I
JOB SUMMARY: The internal auditor works closely with other auditors to perform moderately complex performance, financial, and compliance audits of the Potter County departments. Work involves assessing risk and assisting in writing audit programs to examine and analyze internal controls, performing field testing, documenting results and writing audit reports to communicate findings to department heads. This position also will spearhead the internal audit function related to quarterly cash counts and semi-monthly payroll audits. Additionally, responsible for any tasks assigned by the County Auditor to ensure proper functions are maintained.
Assistant Auditor - Internal Auditor I
Essential Functions of the Job Audit semi-monthly payroll calculations, supporting documentation and system entry. This is a primary job task that takes precedence over any other task due to time constraints between completion of payroll and when payroll must be presented to bank. The Audit of payroll is an essential task that must be completed even if the county is closed due to inclement weather or any other issue that may arise. A high level of coordination between the Human Resources department which prepares payroll and the Auditing department in support of time sensitive payroll activity is required. Manage multiple audit projects. It requires effective time management to start and stop lower priority tasks to handle essential tasks immediately, and then start back on lower priority tasks with minimal oversight. Must be self-motivated with minimal oversight. Perform internal audits of other County offices and information technology systems and prepare reports based on findings of internal audits. o Examine documents and review procedures associated with the recording and reporting of accounting transactions. o Review and/or inspect receipts, docket books, journals, and other related documents associated with selected transactions to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of accounting management, and custodial control activities and adherence with laws, regulations and established policies. o Prepare, maintain and summarize appropriate working papers to facilitate the summarization and analysis of findings. o Prepare Memo/Report which: ? Identifies material instances of noncompliance with laws, policies or procedures. ? Identifies areas of accounting policy or procedures that are unsatisfactory or that may need to be strengthened or improved. ? Make recommendations for improvements of unsatisfactory conditions or general improvement in operations. o These are typically longer projects with less rigid timelines. Key growth opportunity for this position is to know when to pause work to begin time sensitive tasks and the self-motivation to get back into the task and drive audit to completion. Perform or assist in performance of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and reconciliation procedures. Prepare or assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of various offices and departments of the County. Travel by personal vehicle to various County offices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of statutes pertaining to claims approval. Written and verbal communicat on skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of accounting principles. Knowledge and ability to proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, the Internet, and e-mail. Ability to multi-task and meet regular deadlines, emergency deadlines. Ability to travel on occasion for research and training purposes.
Physical Requirements The typical job function will require sitting or standing in an office environment with occasional moving of file boxes up to 25 pounds. Minimum Qualifications Prior experience in internal auditing, accounting, compliance, or analyst work. Preferably in governmental fund accounting and/or internal auditing. Will work with highly motivated individuals with strong reading comprehension and willingness try new field for right candidate. Degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent related work experience preferred but not required.
Salary Starting at $46,000-55,000 DOE
JOB APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT www.co.potter.tx.us
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED TO POTTER COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT human-resources@co.potter.tx.us OR THEY MAY BE MAILED OR DELIVERED IN PERSON TO 900 S. POLK, SUITE 705, AMARILLO TX 79101. 806-349-4831
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED
A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION, MAY BE CONDUCTED AS ALLOWED BY LAW
POTTER COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICES.