Auditor II, Finance Auditor II- Comptroller's Office

Job Summary

An Auditor II examines and verifies City agency accounts for conformance to accounting standards and governmental fiscal practices and procedures. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical effort.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
  • OR Experience: Have three years of experience in performing auditing work.
    • OR Equivalency: Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which includes 60 semester hours in the following areas may be substituted for the education requirement:
      • 27 semester hours in accounting courses which includes at least 3 semester hours each of auditing; cost accounting and U.S. federal income tax; and a minimum of 9 semester hours in financial accounting;
      • 33 semester hours in business-related courses which include 6 semester hours of economics; and 3 semester hours each in statistics; computer science, information systems or data processing; corporate or business finance; management; business law; marketing; written communication; oral communication; and business ethics.

Current certification as a Maryland CPA or an authorized approval letter of eligibility to sit for the Maryland CPA Examination from the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy may be substituted for the education requirement.

Application Information

• Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing theory and practices.
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices.
• Investigative and analytical ability.
• Ability to write audit reports and statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and agency representatives.

Additional Information

• Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint.
• Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.
• Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.
• Training and Experience: The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.
• Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly.