FIELD AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR) Requisition ID: 00139785

Cook County; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking an experienced auditor to perform diverse financial, compliance, and operational audits across county agencies. You will help develop audit plans, draft audit programs, and prepare management letters while ensuring timely, within-budget audits. The role involves data gathering, interviewing, and communicating results to leadership.

A signing bonus may be offered. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related field and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Two years in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk control, or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse and complex financial, compliance, and operational audits of County agencies or businesses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop audit plans, objectives, and scopes.
• Prepare audit programs and reports, and ensure audits finish on time and within budget.
• Gather and analyze evidence to reach audit conclusions.
• Communicate results of audits to leadership.

Skills

GAGAS knowledge

IIA Standards knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Shift and Location Details

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:00 P.M.

Work Locations: Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington

Job Summary

Perform diverse and complex financial, compliance, and operational audits of County agencies or businesses. Collaborate with other colleagues during all phases of the audit process, including developing the audit plan, audit objectives, audit scope, and audit procedures. Prepare audit programs to achieve audit objectives. Complete audits on time and within budget. Escalate any barriers or issues related to audit in a timely manner. Responsible for gathering and analyzing sufficiently appropriate evidence and data to reach a conclusion on the audit objectives. Conduct interviews with County agencies/bureaus to obtain an understanding of internal control structures and document understanding in a clear and concise manner. Prepare audit reports and management letters. Assist with following up on the implementation of audit recommendations. Communicate results of audits to leadership.

This position may be eligible for a signing bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a directly related field and
• Two (2) years in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk control, or directly related experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits under General Accepted Government Auditing Standards and/or the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards is preferred.
• Experience conducting performance and/or operational audits of government entities is preferred.
• In good standing as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or relevant area is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to comprehend laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities, and illegal acts to ascertain compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Ability to interact with clients in resolving difficult audit issues.
• Ability to communicate with others objectively and tactfully, both verbally and in written formats.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the County.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Salary: $75,213 - 83,012 yearly

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

• MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
• The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [e-mail]
• VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Please contact [e-mail] for inquiries about this position.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established in law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.