Auditor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords assistance in the compilation of general statistical data.
• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
• Presents recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.
• Skills 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.

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.
• Skills 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employees earn up to 5 years – 11 hours per month (16.5 workdays per year), 5 to 10 years – 13 hours per month (19.5 workdays per year), and over 10 years – 15 hours per month (22.5 workdays per year) of annual leave.
• Part-time employees earn a prorated amount of annual leave based on the number of hours worked per month.
• There is no limit to the number of sick leave days an employee may accumulate.
• Employees may earn up to 200 hours of compensatory leave in a 12-month period.
• New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day are recognized as paid holidays.
• Each employee may designate 1 day each calendar year as a personal holiday.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time employees earn up to 5 years – 11 hours per month (16.5 workdays per year), 5 to 10 years – 13 hours per month (19.5 workdays per year), and over 10 years – 15 hours per month (22.5 workdays per year) of annual leave.