Auditor

Westmoreland-County; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Westmoreland County seeks an Auditor to conduct audits and prepare audit reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance across county departments. You will analyze financial data, test controls, and present findings to management, supporting continuous improvement of internal controls.

The organization emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and dedication to public service, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field acceptable with equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with audit testing and internal controls preferred.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gains understanding of policies, practices and procedures of the audited function and assesses fraud risks factors.
• Audits various functions and applies knowledge to engagements.
• Maintains effective communication with all levels of management.
• Acts as a self-starter and works with minimal supervision.
• Conducts preliminary studies, prepares audit program, objectives, risks, scope, questionnaires, and correspondence.
• Performs fieldwork including testing, confirmations, schedules, narratives, and internal control evaluation.
• Documents work performed in working papers clearly and concisely.
• Prepares findings and questioned costs based on audit testing.
• Participates in exit conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Auditing

Education

Four-year college degree, Accounting preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in related field acceptable with equivalent knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The purpose of this position is to conduct audits and prepare audit reports.

A career with Westmoreland County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while serving one of Pennsylvania's most vibrant and growing communities.

• comprehensive benefits package
• a competitive retirement plan
• generous paid time off
• opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

We are committed to supporting our workforce through programs and resources that promote both personal and professional success.

Westmoreland County fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where dedication, integrity, innovation, and public service are valued and recognized. With diverse career opportunities across numerous departments and unions, employees can build rewarding careers while contributing to the health, safety, and well-being of our community.

Join a team that is committed to excellence in public service and dedicated to making a positive difference every day. Westmoreland County is proud to attract and retain talented professionals who are passionate about serving others and helping shape the future of our region.

Follow the link below to learn more about all that Westmoreland County has to offer:

https://www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/2377/You-Belong-Here

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive of all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
2. Ability to gain an understanding of policies, practices and procedures of the audited function. The auditor must possess critical thinking skills in order to assess fraud risks factors and make constructive recommendations to improve internal control and assess the level of risk in the audited function. Good analytical skills are necessary to analyze the financial data and variances, and to determine questioned costs.
3. The auditor must be able to audit various functions, applying his knowledge to the engagement.
4. The auditor must have effective communication skills and be able to deal with all levels of management.
5. The auditor must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Conducts preliminary studies; prepares audit program, objectives, risks, scope, questionnaires, correspondence, etc.
7. Conducts fieldwork including testing, confirmations, preparation of financial schedules and narratives, verification of information, internal control evaluation, etc.
8. The auditor must document work performed in the working papers in a clear and concise manner.
9. Prepares findings and questioned costs based on audit testing.
10. Participates in exit conferences.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Four-year college degree, with a major in Accounting preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be considered that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, calculator, telephone, etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percents, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics, and ability to factor.

Language and Ability and Interpersonal Communication

1. Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including records of Federal and State grants, County contracts and leases, cash receipts ledger, cash disbursements ledger, accounts payable ledger, purchase orders, receiving reports, invoices, budgets, internal and external audit reports, bank statements, confidential client records, tax collector records, District Justice records, payroll and employee records, inventory records, investment records, computer reports from the County Financial System, vehicle maintenance reports, insurance policies, policy and procedure manuals, auditing standards statements, tax manuals, County codes, etc.
2. Ability to prepare a variety of documents including audit workpapers and reports, letters and other correspondence, statistical reports, annual reports, computer reports, etc., using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
3. Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
4. Ability to use and interpret accounting and auditing terminology.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and staff.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work effectively in an office environment.

Westmoreland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works indoors in adequate office space, with adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation.
2. Works within average exposures to noises and stress, subject to frequent disruption.
3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to sit for long periods of time throughout the work day, with intermittent periods of walking and standing.
2. Must be able to execute occasional periods of bending, stooping, twisting and reaching to carry out essential job duties.
3. Dexterity requirements range from fine manipulation of fingers/hands to simple movements of feet/legs/torso as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
4. Light work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of up to 25 pounds.
5. Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday as needed to carry out essential job duties.
6. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
7. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate in a moderately stressful environment.

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