Overview

Position Title: Auditor II

Company: City Of Fairfax County

Location: Fairfax County, VA, US

Job Description:

Focuses on performing business process audits of county agencies in the areas of procurement, accounting & finance, and human resources functions. The audits are performed individually or as a member of a team, and are done to verify compliance with established policy and to verify that an effective system of internal controls is in place. Works under close supervision, utilizing a standard audit process and program to complete audits on a cyclical basis. Responsibilities include handling all parts of these business process internal audits in compliance with Government Auditing Standards. Duties will also include following up on prior audit findings. Uses excellent communications skills in interviewing auditees and providing management with recommendations for improvement – both orally and in writing – to successfully bring about positive changes. Possesses an understanding of auditing processes, as well as knowledge of accounting methods and controls, procurement practices, human resources areas, and the ability to work with a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Participates in developing a work plan for assigned audits or audit segments;
  • Participates in identifying key controls and in determining audit procedures to be used;
  • Reviews transactions, documents, records, and reports for accuracy and effectiveness;
  • Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and procedures;
  • Prepares work papers and written summaries of findings and recommendations;
  • Conducts preliminary discussions of findings with agency personnel;
  • Performs follow-up audits of department action plans.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of internal audit standards, procedures, techniques, and internal control;
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of accounting, economics, and finance;
  • Knowledge of office procedures;
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines;
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate fiscal and accounting data and procedures, and makes recommendations;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  • Ability to use personal computers and common soft ware, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet and flowcharts.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, with major course work in accounting, auditing, or finance; plus two years of professional experience in auditing or accounting.\
  • Local or federal government auditing/accounting experience.
  • Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Experience utilizing software applications to perform data analytics.
  • CPA, CIA, or CISA certification, a plus.