Internal Auditor

JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #BR-127-24E

LOCATION:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNTING SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies and ensuring compliance? Join our dynamic team as an Internal Auditor and play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's integrity. Under the guidance of the Supervising Internal Auditor, you will conduct comprehensive audits, evaluate internal controls, and determine compliance with established policies and procedures. Your expertise in reviewing complex data, schedules, and reports will be vital in identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending corrective actions. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

NOTE:

The list of eligible candidates resulting from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur in the next six (6) months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform complex auditing work, and to lead, coordinate, and review the work of professional accountant positions and clerical staff.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description.

Under the direction of the Supervising Internal Auditor, the incumbent will:

• Conduct comprehensive audits

• Evaluate internal controls

• Determine compliance with policies and procedures

• Review complex data, schedules, and reports

• Identify opportunities for improvement

• Recommend corrective actions

• Prepare audit reports

• Perform risk analysis and compile assessment reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All candidates must possess the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or closely related field which included at least one course in auditing

AND

• Option #1: One (1) year of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as an Accountant II or equivalent

• Option #2: Three (3) years of experience working in a professional auditor capacity.

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

• Auditing and accounting terminology, principles, procedures, and theories

• Internal controls including an understanding of information system controls

• Methods of analysis including program evaluation, operational auditing, and cost-benefit analysis

• Accounting systems and financial structures

• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Governmental accounting

• Computer based information systems and use of computers for research and analysis

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Apply governmental auditing principles

• Plan, coordinate, oversee, and review the work of professional accountants and/or support staff engages in complex governmental auditing assignments

• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret data

• Conduct necessary research using a variety of research techniques

• Identify problems and solutions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.

• The selection process will consist of a writing project and an interview. The writing project will be scored as part of the interview. The interview is weighted at 100% of the overall score.

• The writing project is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 9.

• The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

NOTE:

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

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