FIELD AUDITOR III (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) - AFSCME 3696

About the role

Performs audits of County agencies or businesses that remit home rule taxes to the County either independently or under general supervision. Works on the County's annual external audit under the direction of supervisor. Assesses the degree of risk associated with specific accounts and classes of transactions for purposes of determining audit procedures. Performs audits of compliance for entities subjected to various Cook County ordinances. Observes explanations for differences between physical counts and accounting inventory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of or the ability to comprehend County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures that directly or indirectly effect the collection of County taxes and fees.
• Knowledge of tax or other types of field investigation techniques, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers.
• Ability to comprehend an agency's accounting system.
• Ability to communicate in writing in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to understand accounting or operating procedure narratives or flowcharts.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and/or present audit/inspection findings or conclusions in a logical manner.
• Ability to ascertain compliance with laws, home rule tax ordinances and regulations.
• Skill observing an entity's operations and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts.
• Skill evaluating information for problem solving.
• Skill organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism throughout an audit.
• Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities and illegal acts.
• Knowledge of applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and One (1) year full-time work experience is required.
• Valid drivers’ license is required.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or the ability to comprehend County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures that directly or indirectly effect the collection of County taxes and fees.
• Knowledge of tax or other types of field investigation techniques, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers.
• Ability to comprehend an agency's accounting system.
• Ability to communicate in writing in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to understand accounting or operating procedure narratives or flowcharts.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and/or present audit/inspection findings or conclusions in a logical manner.
• Ability to ascertain compliance with laws, home rule tax ordinances and regulations.
• Skill observing an entity's operations and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts.
• Skill evaluating information for problem solving.
• Skill organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism throughout an audit.
• Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities and illegal acts.
• Knowledge of applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits.

Skills

• Knowledge of or the ability to comprehend County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures that directly or indirectly effect the collection of County taxes and fees.
• Knowledge of tax or other types of field investigation techniques, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers.
• Ability to comprehend an agency's accounting system.
• Ability to communicate in writing in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to understand accounting or operating procedure narratives or flowcharts.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and/or present audit/inspection findings or conclusions in a logical manner.
• Ability to ascertain compliance with laws, home rule tax ordinances and regulations.
• Skill observing an entity's operations and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts.
• Skill evaluating information for problem solving.
• Skill organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism throughout an audit.
• Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities and illegal acts.
• Knowledge of applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Pay

$35.864

Schedule

Sedentary Work

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Additional Information

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and One (1) year full-time work experience is required.
• Valid drivers’ license is required.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
• The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge.
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
• Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge.
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
• Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge.
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
• Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
• The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge.
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
• Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2)