Williamson County (Tx) Georgetown , TX 78627
Posted 7 days ago
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing complex audits, including financial, operational, compliance, contract, and assurance audits, for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity. Evaluates the effectiveness of audit procedures and provides consultation to county personnel. Level II of II in Internal Audit.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Trains and assists Internal Auditor I positions with assigned audits
Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
Completes special project audits and contract audits outside the realm of county departments
Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes
Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls
Creates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations
Receives data from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trends
Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
Communicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the position
Submits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review process
Meets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findings
Evaluates audit results and makes recommendation to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems
Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval
Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies
Focuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testing
Notifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectives
Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors
Participates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that arise
Records audit steps and processes for documentation purposes
Assists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortages
Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
Assists other Internal Audit staff
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs advanced projects as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves operating a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel
Occasionally required to work remotely
IRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and three (3) years of relevant audit experience
Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Required within one (1) year of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with TeamMate Audit Management
Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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