Auditor

Overview This position serves as an Auditor and is responsible for assisting in the conduct of the verification of the contributions of candidates seeking to participate or certified to participate in the Fair Elections Program for the public financing of campaign operations, and the conduct of independent audits of financial and accounting records and/or documents primarily of political committees and candidates for political office in the District of Columbia to determine compliance with the Fair Elections Act, as codified in the D.C. Campaign Finance laws. This position is in the Fair Elections Program Division (FEP) of the Office of Campaign Finance (OCF). Responsibilities Verifies the contributions of candidates seeking to participate or certified to participate in the Fair Elections Program for matching payments from the Fair Elections Fund and conducts complex field audits of financial records of political campaigns and candidates certified to participate in the Fair Elections Program; reviews records and financial statements, internal controls, management policies and procedures. Determines the reasonableness of accounting, the adequacy of evidentiary material, and other aspects impacting financial statements. Develops reports of audit findings. Formulates recommendations for increased efficiency, accountability and compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and standards. Interprets a full range of policies, laws and regulations pertaining to campaign finance audit guidelines and provides technical advice; represents the agency in contacts with D.C. Government officials, officials of other agencies, audit organizations, and outside groups to explain the development and use of D.C. campaign finance audit guidelines and procedures. Researches technical problems and answers specific questions. Provides guidance for a uniform application of audit principles and practices to specific audit circumstances often relating to complex issues. Identifies courses given by colleges and other institutions that cover audit and accounting principles and issues; participates in campaign finance seminars and workshops; provides advice and assistance to political committees, candidates, and their staff concerning compliance with the record-keeping requirements of the D.C. Campaign Finance Act. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Education Applicants must have a degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Or applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provide professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Licenses and Certifications None Working Conditions/Environment The work is performed in an office setting. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0511-11 Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential. Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security-Sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr