Public Sector Field Auditor - Government Accounts Lead

State of Indiana; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Education Reimbursement

Group life insurance

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through the Indiana State Board of Accounts, seeks Field Examiners to audit government institutions, determine compliance with federal and state laws, and report on financial condition. These roles are on-site within an assigned district; residency in the area is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Starting salary is $53,222 per year, with potential adjustments based on experience.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site.
• Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
• Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members.
• Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance.
• Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units.
• Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation of audits Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording.
• Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials.
• May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed.
• Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices and agency audit positions.
• Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results.
• Provide on-the-job instruction & supervisory support to agency staff.

Skills

Auditing standards

Financial analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Audit planning

Team leadership

Job description

The State of Indiana, through the Indiana State Board of Accounts, seeks Field Examiners to audit government institutions, determine compliance with federal and state laws, and report on financial condition. These roles are on-site within an assigned district; residency in the area is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Starting salary is $53,222 per year, with potential adjustments based on experience.