What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor 1 or 2 position at Spokane County?
NOTE: Spokane County will hire at the Internal Auditor 1 level OR the Internal Auditor 2 level depending on the qualifications of the final candidate. Please see salary for each level below.
Internal Auditor 1: The position allocated to this class performs Countywide financial accounting and internal audit work. Duties include research, analysis, and development of recommendations in the areas of accounting activities, policy formulation, compliance, operational efficiency, accounting systems, and implementation of processes. This classification is the entry-level classification in this series. Incumbents are responsible for performing duties that involve more supervision and direction from higher level staff; duties involve less complicated funds, systems or process. Work is performed with independence and responsibility, within the statutory authority of the County Auditor.
Internal Auditor 2: The position allocated to this class performs professional and technical level countywide financial accounting and internal audit work, performing a variety of complex technical tasks in support to the organization in the areas of governmental accounting and auditing. Duties emphasize research, analysis, and development of recommendations in the areas of accounting activities, policy formulation, accounting systems, and implementation of processes. This is the second and journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to perform duties with broad responsibility and considerable latitude for independent judgement, within the statutory authority of the County Auditor, providing advice and guidance to County leaders and staff. INTERNAL AUDITOR 1:
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
SALARY RANGES:
INTERNAL AUDITOR 1: $55,100.06 - $77,109.95
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2: $69,730.29 - $97,570.77
INTERNAL AUDITOR 1: $55,100.06 - $77,109.95
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2: $69,730.29 - $97,570.77
Internal Auditor 1: The position allocated to this class performs Countywide financial accounting and internal audit work. Duties include research, analysis, and development of recommendations in the areas of accounting activities, policy formulation, compliance, operational efficiency, accounting systems, and implementation of processes. This classification is the entry-level classification in this series. Incumbents are responsible for performing duties that involve more supervision and direction from higher level staff; duties involve less complicated funds, systems or process. Work is performed with independence and responsibility, within the statutory authority of the County Auditor.
Internal Auditor 2: The position allocated to this class performs professional and technical level countywide financial accounting and internal audit work, performing a variety of complex technical tasks in support to the organization in the areas of governmental accounting and auditing. Duties emphasize research, analysis, and development of recommendations in the areas of accounting activities, policy formulation, accounting systems, and implementation of processes. This is the second and journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to perform duties with broad responsibility and considerable latitude for independent judgement, within the statutory authority of the County Auditor, providing advice and guidance to County leaders and staff. INTERNAL AUDITOR 1:
- Assists in the evaluation and verification of the work of accounting staff within other County departments/agencies.
- Assists with general oversight of other County department/agencies ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state and County financial accounting procedures.
- Responds to technical accounting questions, interprets financial, cost and budget reports, creates management and summary level reports as needed.
- Researches and applies accounting standards, audit methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.
- Analyzes changes to County-wide accounting procedures and approves one-time adjustments to accounting and financial records.
- Participates in the development of countywide accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provides training to county staff, both production and managerial, on countywide accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
- Prepares and analyzes detailed, complex financial accounting reconciliations, workpapers for internal and external auditors, reports, financial statements, and findings for review by supervisors.
- Prepares or reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual County-wide or department specific financial reporting.
- Works with Information Systems Department to maintain and develop automated accounting systems.
- Provides training to other County department/agencies on appropriate use of automated accounting systems.
- Participates in internal audits of other County department’s accounting internal controls, policies, procedures, and records.
- Assists in internal and external audit processes including the annual audits conducted by the State Auditor's Office.
- Performs other related duties as required.
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
- Evaluates and verifies the work of accounting staff within other County departments/agencies.
- Consults with and provides general oversight of other County department/agencies to define, assess and resolve compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state and County financial accounting procedures.
- Responds to technical accounting questions, interprets financial, cost and budget reports, creates management and summary level reports as needed. Provides a broad range of consulting services to other County departments/agencies.
- Researches and applies accounting standards, audit methodologies, best practices, and industry standards. Interprets federal and state guidelines and ensures the County’s compliance with federal, state, County, and other applicable rules and regulations.
- Analyzes and recommends changes to County-wide accounting procedures and approves one-time adjustments to accounting and financial records.
- Participates in the development of countywide accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provides training to county staff, both production and managerial, on countywide accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
- Prepares, analyzes, and oversees the preparation of detailed, complex financial accounting reconciliations, workpapers for internal and external auditors, reports, financial statements, and findings for review by supervisors.
- Coordinates, reviews or prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual County-wide or department specific financial reporting.
- Recommends accounting procedures and coordinates the production of financial publications, documents, and other reporting projects as needed.
- Works with Information Systems Department to maintain and develop automated accounting systems.
- Provides training to other County department/agencies on appropriate use of automated accounting systems.
- Participates in internal audits of other County department’s accounting internal controls, policies, procedures, and records.
- Assists in internal and external audit processes including the annual audits conducted by the State Auditor's Office.
- Serves as a department representative on various interdepartmental accounting task teams, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field with major course work in accounting, and
- One (1) year of experience in finance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or a related field.
- Preference will be given to relevant public sector experience.
- Experience requirement may be met with possession of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work may be considered.
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field with major course work in accounting, and
- Four (4) years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or a related field, including one (1) year in the public sector.
- An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work may be considered.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred
- Knowledge of governmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Washington State Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting System (BARS).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), OMB “Yellow Book”.
- Knowledge of Title 2 US. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
- Knowledge of principles and practices of financial management and budgeting management.
- Knowledge of internal controls including Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) models.
- Knowledge of essentials of project management.
- Knowledge of design, implementation, and utilization of computer technology in accounting.
- Skilled in operating personal computers and related software.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgement and tact in relationships; know when to refer situations to a higher authority.
- Ability to evaluate programs, policies, and procedures, analyze operations, and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and legislation governing county-wide fiscal operations.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex financial information.
- Ability to prepare complex financial analysis, work papers to support internal and external audits, spreadsheets, and written reports to management.
- Ability to develop systems, policies, and processes for appropriate application of internal controls to written processes and procedures documents.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate new procedures and techniques with understanding of operational needs in context of GAAP, BARS and Uniform Guidance requirements.
- Ability to apply the principles and theories of finance and accounting to complex issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with state and county officials of other agencies and with the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare a variety of reports and other written materials.
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and activities while meeting specific deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and develop administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
INTERNAL AUDITOR 2:
- Knowledge of governmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Washington State Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting System (BARS).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), OMB “Yellow Book”.
- Knowledge of Title 2 US. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
- Knowledge of principles and practices of financial management and budgeting management.
- Knowledge of internal controls including Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) models.
- Knowledge of essentials of project management.
- Knowledge of design, implementation, and utilization of computer technology in accounting.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgement and tact in relationships; know when to refer situations to a higher authority.
- Ability to evaluate programs, policies, and procedures, analyze operations, and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and legislation governing county-wide fiscal operations.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex financial information.
- Ability to prepare complex financial analysis, work papers to support internal and external audits, spreadsheets, and written reports to management.
- Ability to develop systems, policies, and processes for appropriate application of internal controls to written processes and procedures documents.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate new procedures and techniques with understanding of operational needs in context of GAAP, BARS and Uniform Guidance requirements.
- Ability to apply the principles and theories of finance and accounting to complex issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with state and county officials of other agencies and with the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare a variety of reports and other written materials.
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and activities while meeting specific deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and develop administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
- Skilled in operating personal computers and related software.
Salary : $55,100 - $97,571
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