Auditor

U.S Air Force; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Force in Idaho is seeking a National Guard Auditor to conduct comprehensive financial audits, develop audit plans, and assess internal controls in support of unified defense operations. The role emphasizes strict adherence to Comptroller General standards and DoD policies.

You will lead survey activities, prepare audit documentation, and communicate findings to senior officials to drive corrective actions and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required for federal employment suitability.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Direct deposit participation is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
• Must be able to clear security requirements to access military base.
• Subject to DoD Priority Placement Program provisions.
• Financial Management Level 2 Certified position; incumbent must comply with related DoD/Army requirements.

Responsibilities

• Audits projects with complex scope, developing audit plans and detailed fact-finding techniques.
• Conducts entrance conferences with management and explains audit purpose and procedures.
• Performs audit steps using various techniques and prepares working papers and audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Follows up on findings and reports to command on corrective actions and monetary benefits.
• Provides unscheduled, quick-reaction troubleshooting capabilities to prevent or address serious issues.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AUDITOR, Position Description Number T5144P01 and is part of the ID USPFO, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

Duties

1. Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepares an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques.

2. Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards.

3. Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepares audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follows up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuades command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome.

4. Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Reports to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities.

5. Provides unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
• Must be able to clear security requirements to gain access to military base.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 Certified position. Incumbent is required to comply with all DoD and Dept of the Army requirements of this certification program. Failure to obtain this certification may result in adverse action.