What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title : Grant Finance Auditor position at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System?

Job Summary :

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work / life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities.

We are searching for someone who has experience in on site reviews and auditing in respect to federal and state grants. If you excel in reporting, collecting and analyzing data and enjoy recommending changes for improvement - this could be the role for you!

What You'll Do :

This position reports to the Compliance Program Manager within the Division of Behavior Health and Housing. Performs difficult, complex and / or sensitive audits. Scope may include multidisciplinary or multi functional areas of a complex nature. Advises on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and noncompliance. Prepares audit reports, outlines, draft and final reports. Develops audit scopes, objectives and procedures in accordance with generally-accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and government audit standards (GAS). May provide testimony at formal or informal hearings.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and grant requirements.
Examines, investigates, and reviews records, reports, financial statements and management practices.
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
Reports to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
Plans and organizes audit procedures. Performs statistical sampling of data. Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and present to leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge :

Federal and State laws, regulations and policies governing AHCCCS' programs as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Session Law, State Accounting Rules (State of Arizona Accounting Manual), and AHCCCS administrative policies and procedures

Auditing accounting and auditing methods and system

General auditing standards and procedures

Experience with software applications and computer technology principles, terminology and programming

Grant related federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures

Skills :

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and staff within the Agency, with other State Agencies, external auditors and customers

Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial reporting requirements to design requirements, test and implement complex automated systems necessary for the production of audit reports and federal grant reporting and monitoring

Abilities :

Compose clear and concise audit reports

Accurately complete and assemble audit working papers

Communicate effectively and train others

Work autonomously to develop standard procedures for risk analysis and sub recipient auditing.

Qualifications : Minimum :

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or closely related field plus two years’ experience as an Auditor or equivalent for grant funded programs.

Preferred :

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and / or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply : Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are :

10 paid holidays per year

Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.

Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.

A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits

A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)

RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy

A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.

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