Audit Analyst

GRADE 2123
Pay Range $72,030 - $105,144

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level professional auditing and accounting work in a variety of areas in the Department of Finance to ensure the timely completion of the annual audit and financial statements. This single professional class position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Preparation of year-end financial statements and actively participate in standardization efforts to achieve compliance with GASB rules.
  • Performs in lead roles for special projects that are finance-related and may include working with multiple County departments and includes research and knowledge across a broad spectrum involving the area of interest.
  • Provides oversight of various funds to include budget adjustments, expenditure reviews and regulations, policies and grant guidelines in preparation of the annual audit.
  • Manages the capitalization and depreciation of fixed assets
  • Serves as Comptroller giving final approval for all invoices to be paid
  • Reviews Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications
  • Works with other departments
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field supplemented by six years of accounting experience and two (2) year experience in financial statement auditing or any equivalent combination of education, training and experiences.  

Additional Requirements

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on governmental accounting; strong knowledge of auditing practices; strong ability to convey and correspond ideas to the public and present to leadership; strong ability to comprehend written contracts; strong ability to create and work with complex spreadsheets; strong ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions; ability to multi-task; extensive knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and the public; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires fingering, and repetitive motions.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Graduate degree or CPA preferred

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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