Education Finance Auditor

Alabama State Department of Education; Birmingham Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County School System seeks an Internal Auditor to ensure accurate financial management and reporting for the school system. The role reports to the Internal Audit Director, CSFO, and Executive Director of Finance.

The incumbent will assist with audits, prepare working papers, and present findings to leadership. Strong GAAP knowledge, audit experience in public schools, and proficiency with standard office software are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of public school auditing experience.
• Suitability for Alabama Child Protection Act employment criteria.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of GAAP and its application.
• Proficiency with office and accounting software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to present information in meetings and reports.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Board may require alternatives to qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial compliance or special audits; prepare working papers documenting procedures, findings and conclusions.
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences with principals and bookkeepers to describe expectations, recommendations, findings, and charges.
• Prepare and submit timely reports of audit findings and recommendations to Director of Internal Audit.
• Perform follow-up on audit findings as assigned.
• Assist outside auditors as needed in school/system audits.
• Serve as trainer/resource for local school bookkeepers.
• Oversee technical support for local school bookkeepers on accounting transactions and reporting.
• Provide training for new local school bookkeepers and ongoing support.
• Oversee integration of local school software financial data with system general ledger monthly.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards; identify improvement opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries timely; maintain reports and correspondence.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Office software

Financial analysis

Independence at work

Punctual attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Three years of public school auditing experience

Tools

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Word processing

Local school accounting software

Job description

Jefferson County School System seeks an Internal Auditor to ensure accurate financial management and reporting for the school system. The role reports to the Internal Audit Director, CSFO, and Executive Director of Finance.

The incumbent will assist with audits, prepare working papers, and present findings to leadership. Strong GAAP knowledge, audit experience in public schools, and proficiency with standard office software are required.