Auditor I (0065)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auditor I position at the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Monitoring, conducts fiscal monitoring reviews of state-awarded subgrant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements. You prepare audit reports and present findings to supervisors, reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies.

This role demands knowledge of GAAS, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple monitoring

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for financial data analysis and report preparation.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills for presenting audit findings and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards, theory and practices.
• Ability to work independently managing multiple monitoring assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• The Auditor I serves as a first-level financial auditor within the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Monitoring.
• The position involves conducting fiscal monitoring reviews of state-awarded subgrant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements.
• You will prepare audit reports and present findings to supervisors, reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies.
• The auditor reviews financial records, identifies compliance issues, and evaluates risks related to financial transactions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or business

Job description

The Auditor I serves as a first-level financial auditor within the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Monitoring. The position involves conducting fiscal monitoring reviews of state-awarded subgrant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, preparing audit reports, and presenting findings to supervisors. The auditor reviews financial records, identifies compliance issues, and evaluates risks related to financial transactions.

Key qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for financial data analysis and report preparation
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies
• Effective communication skills for presenting audit findings and collaborating with stakeholders
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards, theory and practices
• Ability to work independently managing multiple monitoring assignments simultaneously
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or business (preferred with 5+ years fiscal monitoring experience)