Associate Auditor

Performs difficult, specialized, and advanced level internal and external auditing, cost benefit and other financial analysis, and review of internal controls. This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Audits financial records of business firms subject to City tax and licenses ordinances and regulations. Prepares audit reports and work papers which support licensing/registration and tax liability decisions. Conducts investigations in the field, inspects physical facilities and records, and conducts extensive audit interviews.
• Directs, reviews, and participates in the auditing of registered taxpayers to determine the correct tax liability. Directs, reviews and participates in audits to determine whether a person or firm should be licensed and subjected to applicable ordinance provisions.
• Establishes uniform auditing procedures and policies to carry out audits in a consistent manner.
• Assists with tax ordinance creation and revision. Promulgates rules, regulations, and procedures to assist taxpayers and businesses with tax and licensing requirements. Initiates legal action to obtain taxes due and provides necessary documents for court action.
• Examines and analyzes accounting methods used by other entities, or agencies contracted by the City, to determine the validity of revenues distributed to the City or expenses charged to the City.
• Serves as authority on controls for City departments. Performs internal financial analysis projects, internal control and compliance reviews, setting of policies and procedures, prevention and detection of fraud, and safeguarding resources. Performs risk assessments over significant transaction cycles, processes and methods to improve internal controls or gain efficiencies.
• Works with the top executives of organizations and institutions throughout the City. Engages in detailed and delicate negotiations of a confidential nature with outside parties.
• Obtains cooperation and directs the work of others as required to achieve objectives.
• Communicates with City officials, other governments, the media, and citizens about audit/financial processes and report results; provides oral briefings, recommendations, and progress reports to management and City Council; makes public presentations and meet attends meetings with various community groups.
• Works with City Legal Department and other City Departments to carry out the work identified herein.
• Performs related work as required.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or related field, and
• Experience: Three years of professional experience in auditing.
• Substitution: A related professional license such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:

• T&E 100%

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS:

• Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

EXAMINATION DETAILS:

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below.  Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, April 21, 2025, and Monday, May 5, 2025, will test Thursday, May 8, 2025, through Monday, May 12, 2025.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions. 

Salary : $82,288 - $116,343