Auditor

Auditor Position

We have openings in Tallahassee, DeLand, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, Lakeland, Marianna, Miami, Orlando, and Port St. Lucie, and Tampa.

An 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. Applicants with professional experience may be considered for a higher-level position.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Assists in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the review and evaluation of accounting systems and internal controls, the analysis and reconciliation of accounts, journals and ledgers, the performing of necessary testing and other related procedures.
• Assists in the compilation of general statistical data.
• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
• Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 maintain objectivity
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions

Minimum Qualifications

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 (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 minimum salary for Auditor, the entry level classification, is $52,008. There is a $4,752 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties and a $1,776 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, and St Lucie Counties. Individuals possessing a Certified Public Accountant certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy or qualifying work experience may be employed at above the entry level.

EDUCATION NOTE: List ALL community colleges, colleges, and universities attended, regardless of whether a degree was received, and provide a transcript from each school. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. Official transcripts are required for employment. For educational degrees obtained from an institution outside the United States, provide a copy of a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service. If applying for an auditor position, the evaluation service used must be acceptable to the Florida State Board of Accountancy (Board) and the purpose of the evaluation must be for the Board.

FOR OTHER SCHOOLS OR TRAINING (Trade, Vocational, Armed Forces, or Business), please provide school name and location, dates attended, subjects studied certificates, and any other pertinent data. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS For example, list personal computer skills; computer software knowledge; publications; public speaking; foreign language proficiency; professional society memberships; honors, awards, and fellowships; etc. in the Licenses and Certifications section of the Additional Information portion of the application.

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. To be considered for employment for any position with the Auditor General, 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. 2. If the position for which you wish to be considered for employment requires a college degree, this application is considered incomplete without college transcripts and will not be processed further until received. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process; however, official transcripts of all college course work are required for employment with the Auditor General in any classification that requires a college degree. 3. Determination of eligibility will be measured by the minimum training and experience listed in the Auditor General class specification. 4. This application will be retained for consideration for a period of four months. If you wish to be considered for employment beyond four months, you must submit a written request to maintain this application for another four-month period and provide any applicable updates. 5. You should keep the Auditor General advised in writing of all changes that could affect your availability for employment or if you no longer desire employment with the Auditor General. 6. 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. 7. The Auditor General is part of the Florida legislative branch. Employees of the Auditor General have certain restrictions on their outside activities and certain employees are subject to financial disclosure requirements. Information about these requirements is available from the Auditor General. 8. 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. 9. Pursuant to the policy of the Auditor General, all employment applications are available for public review, except as prohibited by law.