Temporary Staff Auditor

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a temporary assignment with the potential to hire, hourly position. The typical schedule is 35 hours per week. The schedule will be subject to change.

This is a mid-level position responsible for both certain administrative duties and various internal audit assignments under the supervision of the County Auditor and Chief Deputy Auditor. The nature of this position requires contact with all levels of County employees and officials, as well as contact with outside vendors, external auditors and other agencies and representatives related to County business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review of countywide accounts payable and payroll processing to ensure proper documentation, authorization and accuracy.

2. Prepare expense vouchers and review reimbursements for proper authorizations and compliance with County financial policy.

3. Perform special projects at the direction of the County Auditor and Chief Deputy Auditor to ensure that the Office runs efficiently.

INTERNAL AUDITING DUTIES

1. Provide assistance

a. Planning subject and scope on audits, or segments of the audits, assigned by the County Auditor and Chief Deputy Auditor.

b. Determining records or activities to analyze, the extent of tests to apply, and the working papers to prepare.

c. Recommending the means of obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating evidentiary data.

d. Conducting preliminary discussions of apparent internal control deficiencies and/or financial discrepancies with County employees and officials to verify and to obtain explanations for each apparent deficiency or discrepancy.

2. Responsible for

a. Reviewing internal control systems, transactions, documents, records, reports, and methods for accuracy and effectiveness of internal controls.

b. Preparing appropriate working papers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit or audit segment.

c. Reporting audit findings to the County Auditor and Chief Deputy Auditor on the results of the review of the assigned audit or audit segment and making recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in internal controls, and reductions in cost.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with various special projects at the request of the County Auditor or Chief Deputy Auditor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.

2. Experience in auditing and/or internal auditing is required.

3. Credentials as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are not required, but may be preferred.

4. Excellent analytical skills, the ability to write detailed reports of audit findings and core competency with Microsoft Office products is required.

5. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and detail-oriented team player with outstanding communications skills.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Kane County Auditor and/or Kane County Deputy Auditor

Directs Work of: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, talking, listening, keyboarding = 75%

Lifting, reaching, bending, walking = 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort or exposure to hazards due to temperature, dust, noise and the like.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Computer/printer

Telephone

Copier

Calculator

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN RISK CODE: Low

Deadline: Open until filled

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may.”

HOW TO APPLY:

Please go to www.countyofkane.orgunder the Employment tab to complete the online application and EEO form, upload your cover letter, resume and references.

All applicants must submit to a criminal background check. EEO Employer/Program.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $36,400.00 per year

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,400 - $-1