Auditor

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $63,947 - $70,342

Under general direction, the Auditor performs reviews, analysis, and extensive auditing on the accounting, administrative, and operational procedures and records for the City of Clearwater and its departments.Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives direction from the City Auditor.
• Conducts audit work in accordance with City Audit Department standards.
• Performs standard audits of operating department’s activities and transactions to determine if processes are in compliance with policies and procedures and/or other regulatory requirements. 
• Assists with interviewing City personnel to gain an understanding of the operations, processes, and systems of internal control, and documents the results of oral and written statements.
• Documents the system of internal controls in flowchart or narrative form, and with the assistance of the Senior Auditor or City Auditor identifies internal controls that are key to the area.
• Conducts extensive analysis of departmental processes to ensure assets are properly safeguarded, the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs, and that strategic objectives are achieved. 
• Gains an understanding of City policies, procedures, and ordinances, as well as other regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Audits lessee accounts and ensures all payments, invoices, revenue and expenditures are appropriately processed and recorded. 
• Assists in auditing financial activity and performs detailed analysis of transactions and account balances. 
• Performs analysis, reviews and evaluations of revenues and expenditures; assists in special studies as requested.  
• Documents audit results in accordance with departmental standards.
• Prepares written audit reports and presents results to stakeholders.
• Provides regular updates to Senior Auditor or City Auditor on progress of audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver’s license is required.
CIA designation is preferred.
 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field PLUS one (1) year of auditing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Knowledge of – 

• Principles and practices of auditing and accounting
• Management theory and practices
• Analysis of financial statements
• Auditing practices and their application to accounting and budget control
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

 
Skill in – 

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Application of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills
• Analyzing administrative procedures for adequacy
• Conducting investigations and research on financial practices
• Preparing and monitoring accounting statements and reports
• Analyzing and interpreting fiscal and accounting data
• Make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Operating a computer and related software

Salary : $63,947 - $70,342