Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

We have openings in various cities across Florida. A Senior Auditor performs responsible, professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. An employee in this class functions as an Audit Team Leader under the close supervision of an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or Audit Manager.

Examples of work performed include:

• Conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.
• Compiling general statistical data.
• Determining extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Preparing reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
• Preparing recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Meeting with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
• Assisting in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.
• Assigning work to subordinate auditors and reviewing their work.
• Assisting in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officials.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of relevant professional experience (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

The salary for Senior Auditor is commensurate with experience. The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package.

For further information on the requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination, licensure as a CPA, or the acceptability by the Florida State Board of Accountancy of a CPA certificate issued by another state or territory, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

To be considered for employment, you MUST submit this application, which must be completed in its entirety. Alternatively, an application may be found on the Careers Page of the Auditor General Web site and may be submitted via e-mail, with any attachments, to flaudgen_opportunities@aud.state.fl.us or by mail to the AUDITOR GENERAL, Attn: Employment Opportunities, G-74 Claude Pepper Building, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450.

It is the policy of the Auditor General to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. When making personnel decisions or taking personnel actions, the Auditor General shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or arrest record.

The Auditor General complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Assistance in completing this application is available by contacting the Auditor General.

During the interview process, you may be asked questions concerning your ability to perform job-related functions. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, you may be required to complete a post-job offer medical history questionnaire and/or undergo a medical examination if required of all employees entering in the same job category. All medical information will be kept confidential and in separate files.

Pursuant to the policy of the Auditor General, all employment applications are available for public review, except as prohibited by law.

The Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance options including a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or, depending upon county of residence or official headquarters, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan.
• Dental insurance plan providing individual or family coverage at no cost to full-time employees.
• Life insurance with an automatic basic life insurance benefit of $25,000 provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• Group Long Term Disability Insurance available at no cost to all employees who are employed a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Supplemental insurance plans including cancer, intensive care, accident, disability, vision, dental, and hospitalization coverage.
• Paid leave and holidays including annual leave, sick leave, compensatory leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement options including the Florida Retirement System (FRS) defined benefit plan and the FRS investment plan.
• Deferred compensation plan with available investments including fixed annuities, variable annuities, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and mutual funds.
• Financial incentives for passing CPA, CISA, and other professional examinations.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Continuing professional education and training program.
• University and college course tuition waivers.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) program for healthcare and dependent care expenses.