POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Oversees, plans and conducts advanced level financial or tax audits of assigned organizations or programs. Establishes goals, objectives, and audit priorities, and recommends changes in rules and procedures. Auditors at this level generally oversee a full range of audits and are responsible for developing audit standards. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Oversees, plans, and conducts advanced level financial or audits of assigned organizations or programs. Establishes goals, objectives, and audit priorities, and recommends changes in rules and procedures. Managers at this level generally oversee a full range of audits and are responsible for developing audit standards, investigating, and resolving official complaints or grievances, monitoring problem institutions, providing expert testimony, etc.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of State Accounting Office (SAO) policies, DOAS policies and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures that duties are performed in accordance with established internal controls and guidelines.
• Research audit subjects, as needed.
• Reviews financial reports for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with updating departmental policies and procedures for related area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
• Maintains well organized files for supporting documentation files.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and four (4) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Mgr., Accounting (FIM010) or equivalent position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or CGFM

• Working knowledge of TeamWorks Financial

• Working knowledge of business processes and internal controls.

• Knowledge of the Green Book and/or the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework for internal controls.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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