What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
The Staff Auditor assists with evaluating organization efficiency and effectiveness; work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices; assessing compliance with legal and administrative requirements; and reviewing the adequacy of internal financial and management controls. Work performed is of a complex nature.Education: Bachelor's degree and Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university in the area of Accounting, Finance or closely related field of study required.
License: Valid LA Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years related accounting experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 10 or more years related experience, preferred.
Other Job Specifications:
Secondary Job Duties
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
License: Valid LA Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years related accounting experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 10 or more years related experience, preferred.
Other Job Specifications:
- Understanding of internal controls and testing of controls. Experience with Sarbanes Oxley testing is a plus.
- Knowledge of data processing systems and journal entry preparation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable plans, polices and standards
- Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Skill in the use of a computer, 10-key calculator
- Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, and time management skills
- Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Solid analytical skills with a thoughtful and open-minded approach to problem solving
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personal matters.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
- Assists with identifying and documenting key controls and testing strategies
- Executes and documents defined tests
- Performs routine audit planning tasks; and assists in planning audit projects involving routine audit subjects
- Performs routine audit work to include collecting, analyzing, and documenting data.
- Examines internal records; such as cash count logs, deposit tickets, cash journals, financial system permissions and logs, payroll records, personnel files, etc.; and external records; such as bank statements, invoices, W-9s, etc.; to verify accuracy, proper execution of required controls, and comparison of data provided in financial statements
- Assist in preparing audit findings, writing audit reports and develop recommendations
- Conducts field examinations to determine compliance with policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws
- Prepares working papers which adequately document audit tests and procedures, and which substantiate conclusions reached
- Assist with formulating corrective action plans to address identified opportunities for improvement related to unit(s) reviewed
- Attends meetings with management to obtain information, resolve discrepancies and report findings
- Communicates test results to management
- Works with management to identify and track remediation strategies for non-compliance
Secondary Job Duties
- Prepares reports as needed
- Assist in investigations as needed.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
Salary : $40,810
