County Auditor

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 138,542 - 169,329; Full time

Job summary

The County of Kauai is hiring for the position of County Auditor. This role involves conducting audits across the county's funds and programs and supervising office staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or a related field, along with relevant certifications and experience in government auditing.

This appointed position serves a term of six years and may be extended. Applicants must be prepared for a background investigation as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Professional proficiency demonstrated by relevant certification.
• Five years of experience in government auditing, evaluation, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of all county funds, programs, and operations.
• Supervise and manage office staff.
• Provide reporting and recommendations to the Council.

Skills

Government auditing

Supervision and management

Reporting and recommendations

Education

Baccalaureate degree in accounting or related field

Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Continuous

County Auditor Salary: 153,936.00 USD Annual Location: Historic County Building, Office of the County Auditor

Job Summary

The Kaua'i County Council is accepting applications for the position of County Auditor to conduct or cause to be conducted audits of all county funds, programs, and operations of any agency or operation of the county. This includes performance audits of funds and programs or operations as requested by Council resolution, and to perform all related duties including supervising and managing the office staff. This appointed position will serve for a period of six (6) years and may be extended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of all county funds, programs, and operations.
• Perform performance audits as requested by Council resolution.
• Supervise and manage office staff.
• Provide related reporting and recommendations to the Council.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Professional proficiency demonstrated by relevant certification such as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of experience in the field of government auditing, evaluation, or analysis.
• Experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience is calculated on a full‑time, 40‑hour work week basis; part‑time experience is pro‑rated.

Background Investigation

Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre‑employment medical exam, psychological assessment, and polygraph test, as applicable.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters368 and378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.