Internal Auditor / Senior Accountant

Brown County; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct independent performance, financial, and internal control audits across county departments. The role includes making governance recommendations and ensuring compliance with GAAS, GASB, and GAAP standards.

The position may involve assisting in budget processes and maintaining monthly reconciliations with various district accounts; a Wisconsin driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 4+ years of auditing or accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant or Auditor) preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• GAAS, GASB, and GAAP knowledge and application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent performance, financial, and internal control audits across county departments.
• Make recommendations for operational and governance improvements.
• Create and oversee audit scope; coordinate external audit evaluation funds.
• Evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and results of operations.
• Review accounting systems, financial reporting, and fiscal processes.
• Test and evaluate management and financial accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly reporting of progress and findings.
• Assist in budget preparation and analyze variances.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and trust accounts.

Skills

Auditing

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Responsible for conducting independent performance, financial, and internal control audits across all county departments including other governmental entities with County oversight. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and protection of public funds. Makes recommendations for operational and governance improvements.

Audit Scope Creation: Perform internal audits of all county offices, departments, agencies, special districts, and other governmental entities within the county’s jurisdiction. Design, coordinate and oversee external audit evaluation funds.

Audit Execution: Performance audits including evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and results of operations. Financial audits include reviewing accounting systems, financial reporting, and fiscal processes. Internal control audits include assessing controls to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.

Compliance Testing: Test and evaluate management and financial accounting systems, including cash counts, account and bank reconciliations, and inventory checks.

Recommendations & Follow-up: Identify areas for improvement, recommend new or enhanced systems and controls, and monitor implementation of recommendations from both internal and external audits. Provides monthly reporting of progress and findings.

Budget and Support Staff: May include serving interim finance department roles including Finance Director, assist in budget preparation process including analysis and review.

Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for the District Attorney bad check account, Clerk of Courts support and trust bank accounts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 4+ years of auditing or accounting experience;

Preferred but not required Certifications:

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant or Auditor)

Required Licenses:

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Auditing & Compliance: Ability to design and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in line with GAAS, GASB, and GAAP.

Analytical & Research: Conduct budget reviews, analyze variances, investigate fluctuations, and gather/interpret data.

Technical: Proficiency with accounting systems, reconciliations, cash counts, inventory checks, and financial reporting tools.

Communication: Prepare clear, concise audit reports; present findings.

Collaboration: Work with internal staff, department heads, and external auditors; maintain professional relationships.

Judgment: Apply independent, professional judgment; recommend improvements to systems and controls.

Ability to work the required hours of the position.