Job Description Summary:

This is full-performance professional auditing work. Employees in this class work under general supervision, and are responsible for performing difficult accounting and auditing functions; preparing financial reports; maintaining liaison with data processing personnel; performing administrative service functions; and may provide direct and/or indirect supervision to professional, para-professional, and clerical support staff. Assignments require evaluative thinking, are carried out in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, and in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws. Contact with workers in other departments, governmental agencies, banks and the public are responsible and extensive.

Job Description:

BUDGETED SALARY: $75,000 - $115,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

1. Performs audit tests and identifies material exceptions to generally accepted accounting principles and material noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures;

2. Identifies records or activities to be reviewed;

3. Reviews and analyzes financial and operational transactions, documents, records, and reports to obtain facts and verify accuracy;

4. Conducts or participates in discussions with operational personnel to verify facts and to obtain explanations of and reasons for apparent deficiencies;

5. Prepares statistical tables and charts, narratives, financial summaries, schedules, workflow charts, staffing patterns, and organizational charts;

6. Prepares fiscal impact statements and summaries;

7. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls;

8. Prepares work papers to document audit findings as required or as indicated in a formal audit program;

9. Recommends means to correct unsatisfactory conditions and to improve operations;

10. Conducts and assists with post audits to determine if corrective action has been taken;

11. Performs special audits and investigations, as required;

12. May assist higher level auditors to plan audit methods and tests to be used to carry out audit assignments;

13. May audit automated data processing systems;

14. Uses a personal computer to perform audit tasks;

15. Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Thorough knowledge of accounting and audit principles, theories, practices and procedures; of governmental auditing standards; and of internal auditing standards, of governmental accounting and/or enterprise accounting and budgeting, of current practices in organizational management and administrative procedures. Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems: Microsoft Word and Excel.

2. Ability to use automated data processing information systems, personal computers and software related to auditing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with operational personnel and Ability to prepare and review financial statements and audit reports; to sit for prolonged periods of time; and to drive a County vehicle while carrying out some work assignments.

3. Skill in analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents and noting details and facts pertinent to the audit assignment; in determining compliance with or deviations from the provisions of statutes or contracts; in preparing accurate and concise audit work papers; and in communicating ideas and information.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or other relevant field.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.

2. Audit related certification such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner

NOTES:

1. Master's Degree in Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Proof of college degree must be provided by selected candidate

Safety:

Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.

Compensation:

Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime
• Compensatory time
• Shift Differentials

Benefits:

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement