Field Auditor (County Auditor) Palmer House Chicago Job Fair

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting Finance Information Technology or a directly related field and

Two (2) years in audit accounting finance compliance risk control or directly related experience or

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Valid drivers license is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g. current drivers license diploma school transcript certifications etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer in writing by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES) Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Ability to comprehend laws ordinances and regulations.

Ability to identify possible errors irregularities and illegal acts to ascertain compliance with laws and ordinances.

Ability to interact with clients in resolving difficult audit issues.

Ability to communicate with others objectively and tactfully both verbally and in written formats.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.

Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the County.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

Medical Dental and Vision

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Time

Voluntary Benefits

You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package please click on the following link: eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary:$73738 - $81385 yearly

VETERANS PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180consecutive days or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION Are you a military veteran
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214 DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S 215S OR NGB 22S PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requiressuccessful completion of post-offer tests which may include a background check drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification dismissal after hire and/or placement on the Countys Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees such falsification may result in discipline up to and including termination and placement on the Countys Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.SeeCook County Code of Ordinances Article II Sections 44-54Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty 44-56Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan Section V.N.Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color sex age religion disability national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status parental status source of income housing status military service or discharge status gender identity genetic information or any other protected category established by law statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources Article II. Personnel Polices Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations Article II. Human Rights Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate should you be offered the position salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

Please contactfor inquiries about this position.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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