Internal Controls Analyst 1

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

State Accounting Office in Georgia seeks an Internal Controls Analyst I to maintain and improve internal control tools, assess financial reporting risks, and coordinate with state auditors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of accounting experience, with CPA eligibility preferred. Candidates should stay current with COSO/Green Book guidance and deliver executive-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of professional-level accounting experience.
• CPA or eligible to take CPA exam.
• Experience with Green Book and COSO internal controls frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and monitor internal control tools and guidance for State agencies.
• Assist agencies with assessments of their financial reporting risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and data analytics at entity and statewide levels.
• Work with management to monitor control effectiveness and identify weaknesses.
• Document and report gaps in operations, reporting, and compliance controls.
• Coordinate with management and State auditors to address findings and corrective actions.
• Conduct trainings on internal controls for staff.
• Keep current on PCAOB, COSO, GAAP and related guidance.
• Prepare executive level reports communicating results.
• Prepare portions of SWCAP and the Statewide Audit materials.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Internal controls

COSO

Green Book

Data analytics

Audit liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

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Job Title:

Internal Controls Analyst 1

Agency:

State Accounting Office

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004116

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY $56,310.72 - $73,677.24

Job Description:

The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

SAO’s Statewide Accounting & Reporting (SWAR) division is a focused and successful team responsible for statewide financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Single Audit Report, and the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP). The team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of statewide financial reporting as well as providing value to the stakeholders of Georgia through the implementation and review of statewide internal controls, accounting policies, accounting governance, and other special projects.

Important Notes:

• Successfully pass a background check, including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable
• Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and
• Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The SAO does not sponsor, or support employment based on non-immigrant visas, now or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, M1, J1, E2 or any other visa category

Financial Reporting Analyst (Internal Controls Analyst) – FIP101

Pay Grade: M

Salary range: $56,310.72 - $73,677.24

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one (1) year of professional-level job-related experience in accounting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, update and monitor practical internal control tools and guidance to State agencies based on the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)
• Assist agencies with assessments of their financial reporting risks
• Conduct periodic risk assessment processes and perform data analytics at both the entity and statewide levels
• Work with agencies’ management to monitor the effectiveness of controls, and to identify weaknesses and breakdowns in controls
• Document and make recommendations regarding gaps in operations, reporting, and compliance controls
• Coordinate with entities’ management and State auditors to address findings and follow up on corrective action plans
• Conduct individual and group training sessions on internal controls
• Keep current on PCAOB, COSO, GAAP and other applicable guidance, and evaluate how changes to these guidelines could impact the State’s internal controls design
• Prepare executive level reports for communication of results
• Prepare and coordinate portions of the Single Audit Report for the State of Georgia
• Prepare and coordinate portions of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP)
• Other duties and special projects assigned

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of internal control design and ability to evaluate operating effectiveness
• Knowledge and understanding of the Green Book, COSO Framework, risk assessment practices, fraud prevention, and risk assessments
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in writing control policies, procedures, process evaluation and documentation
• The flexibility and independence to work in a changing and unstructured environment
• Sense of detail/accuracy as well as the ability to see the larger picture
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of business process, internal controls or audit experience
• 2 years or more of work experience in the public sector
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or qualified to take exam
• Experience with the Green Book and/or the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework for internal controls report
• Data analytical skills (at least extensive use of more complex excel functions and formulas)
• Grants accounting and reporting and/or Single Audit experience
• SWCAP or cost allocation plan preparation experience

Additional Information:

Please complete all sections of the application. A resume does not substitute for a complete work experience section.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The State Accounting Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one (1) year of professional-level job-related experience in accounting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.