Public Sector Auditor: Internal Controls & Compliance

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Mayor's Office seeks an auditor to perform annual internal audits of elected officials’ offices and county programs, focusing on internal controls and financial accuracy. The role includes testing procedures, compiling financial information, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The ideal candidate has GASB/FASB knowledge, strong analytical skills, and experience with audit software, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1 year accounting experience.
• Or Associate’s Degree in Accounting and 3 years accounting experience.
• Or high school diploma with 5 years accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual audits of elected officials’ offices for compliance with laws and policies.
• Assist in testing financial activities and preparing statements for publication.
• Supervise audit clerks, direct workflow, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

GASB knowledge

FASB knowledge

Internal control

Financial systems

Auditing procedures

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

High school diploma (equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

Hamilton County Mayor's Office seeks an auditor to perform annual internal audits of elected officials’ offices and county programs, focusing on internal controls and financial accuracy. The role includes testing procedures, compiling financial information, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The ideal candidate has GASB/FASB knowledge, strong analytical skills, and experience with audit software, Word, and Excel.