Duties
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)Plans, supervises, and participates in the most complex assignments; assigns and reviews work of staff members; instructs, counsels, and evaluates staff members; reviews work papers and draft reports; prepares final drafts of reports for the County Auditor and Deputy County Auditor’s review.
Analyzes or participates in analyzing the most difficult budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority.
Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials; attends meetings of the County Council and responds to Council inquiries.
May act as a liaison to the independent CPA firm hired to audit the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and review or supervise the review of audit work papers on behalf of the County Auditor. Acts as a liaison with federal, state, and other local jurisdiction representatives.
Performs related work, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards of auditing, accounting, and financial management, including generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and generally accepted government auditing standards.
Extensive knowledge of the organization, functions, programs, and general, financial, and administrative policies and procedures of the County government and other agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority.
Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of local government administration.
Extensive knowledge of research and data gathering techniques, methods, and procedures for legislative budget and operating practices.
Extensive knowledge of the applications of computer technology to the financial and management processes of County government.
Extensive ability to review the work of staff auditors for compliance with generally accepted auditing standards generally accepted government auditing standards, and the Office's policies and procedures.
Extensive ability to apply accepted principles and techniques to auditing and financial and program analysis.
Ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records.
Ability to analyze the operations, practices, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices.
Ability to plan, organize, review, and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance
- Seven (7) years experience in governmental or public accounting and auditing
- Certification as a public accountant in the state, or a master's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Or a combination of education and experience
For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation.