County Compliance Examiner

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Auditor General is hiring a County Compliance Examiner to conduct audits of county treasurer offices across the state. The position emphasizes fiduciary understanding, fieldwork, and internal control evaluation.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. A driver’s license is required. Salary varies by education level and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or related field required.
• Master’s degree is favorable for higher salary; relevant public auditing exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficiency with computer software and interviewing personnel is expected.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Gains understanding of fiduciary roles and responsibilities of a county treasurer’s office.
• Conducts fieldwork at county treasurer’s offices statewide to examine compliance with UAMACT.
• Examines internal control framework, including control environment, risk assessment, and monitoring.
• Researches laws, regulations, and resources related to county treasurer offices under review.
• Evaluates IT systems used by county treasurer offices for financial management.
• Helps make impactful recommendations to promote better government.
• Follows up on recommendations annually to assess progress.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Public service mindset

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field

Master's degree (advantage for salary)

Job description

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

County Compliance Examiner

Job Location:

Address: 2910 N. 44th Street Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

Salary: Depending on experience:

• With Bachelor's degree $60,000-$63,000
• With Master's degree $63,000-$66,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Gains an understanding of the fiduciary roles and responsibilities of acountytreasurer’soffice,whichoperatessimilar toa financialor bankinginstitution for local governments, by managing and investing public fundsunder state law.

• Conductsfieldworkatcountytreasurer’sofficesthroughout the State toexaminecompliance withtheUniform Accountingfor Arizona County Treasurers(UAMACT).

• Examine the county treasurer office’sinternal control frameworkwhichincludes:the control environment,risk assessment, internal control activities, information and communication, and monitoring withinacounty treasurer’s office.

• Research best practices, laws and regulations, and other applicable resources related to the county treasurer offices under review.

• Evaluates essential IT systems, specifically for county treasurer offices financial systems.

• Helpsmake impactful recommendations tocountytreasurer’soffices to promote better government and make a positive difference.

• Follows up on recommendations annually to examineprogress and determineif recommendations areimplemented.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, in finance, economics, business, business management, or a related field isrequired.

• Entry-level positions will involve training under senior examiners.

• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.

• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail,proficiencywith computer software, and excellent communication for interviewing personnel.

• Prior experience with banking institutions, internal audit functions, or county treasurer operations (preferred).

• Must have valid Arizona driver's license.

Benefits:

• Generous vacation with 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible work schedules, including telecommuting options
• Business casual dress code
• Continuing education and path to advancement

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer at 602-553-9854 or [e-mail] for assistance.

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