Auditor III

Works under limited supervision of the Chief of Operations (Division Administrator Senior) in performing complex auditing reviews for city county and state. Advises on the requirements liabilities and penalties of compliance and noncompliance.

Prepares audit reports outlines drafts and final reports. Provides advice and/or recommendations on corrective actions. May provide testimony at formal or informal hearings.

May perform in a lead capacity. Develops audit scopes objectives and procedures in accordance with GAAS and GAS.

Review and examine contracts of city county and state organizations for audit compliance and resolution of applicable findings. Compares data from sources to assure compliance with technical specifications using judgment and relying upon considerable knowledge of the subject materials

Conducts field monitoring reviews and/or audits subrecipients examining all source documentation. Analyzes and evaluates work procedures methods and rules for work unit

Analyzes and evaluates work procedures methods and rules for a work unit. Compares data from sources to assure compliance with technical specifications using judgment and relying upon considerable knowledge of the subject materials. Monitor and recommend changes

Attends periodic workshops or training sessions to improve working knowledge and skills at senior worker level in work systems

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

Develops audit scopes objectives and procedures in accordance with generally-accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and government audit standards (GAS)

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to various grant programs

Policies and procedures utilized within various criminal justice agencies in Arizona

Computers and accounting software

Principles of auditing

Skills:

Interpretation and application of appropriate Federal and State laws and regulations

Oral and written communication

Time Management

Ability:

Ability to accurately interpret federal and state laws and regulations and explain complex concepts to subrecipients

Express delicate information in a confidential and informed manner without expressing accusation or blame

Maintain the confidentiality of information and release only to authorized personnel

Apply audit and accounting methods

Required:

At least two years experience as an auditor or equivalent

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree in accounting or closely related field

Some experience in the accounting field

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.11)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

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