Senior Auditor (Auditor General)

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks a Senior Auditor (Auditor General) to perform financial, operational, and performance audits in state agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. This is not a remote position, and the minimum entry-level salary for Auditor starts at $52,008.

The Senior Auditor will conduct audits, supervise staff, and prepare reports with recommendations to improve controls and compliance, supporting the Legislature's accountability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting and CPA licensure eligibility.
• Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial, operational, and performance audits at state agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.
• Supervises audit teams, reviews work, and coordinates audit assignments.
• Prepares audit programs, reports, and recommendations for improvements to accounting methods and controls.
• Meets with governmental officials to discuss findings and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA licensure

Job description

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Requisition No:634371

Agency: Florida Legislature

Working Title: Senior Auditor (Auditor General)

Salary: The minimum entry-level salary for Auditor is $52,008.

A Senior Auditor performs responsible, professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. This is not a remote position.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducts financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team’s work, the review and evaluation of accounting systems and internal controls, the analysis and reconciliation of accounts, journals and ledgers, the performing of necessary testing and other related procedures.
• Compiles general statistical data.
• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
• Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
• Assists in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.
• Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.
• Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements
• Skill in the use of a personal computer
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officialsAbility to maintain objectivity
• Ability to make sound judgements and decisions

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of relevant professional experience (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant’s examination); or,

Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

Commensurate with experience.
The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32073 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 MAITLAND, FL, US, 32751 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 MIAMI, FL, US, 33155 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 DELAND, FL, US, 32720

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.