AUDIT COORDINATOR

: Date: Feb 28, 2025 Req ID: 47681 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $56,039.00 Position Number: 44071080 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]] Anticipated Starting Salary: $56,039.00 OF Oversees and conducts compliance, performance, and financial audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, the accuracy of financial records, and the efficiency of operations of internal divisions, agencies, and programs. Reviews financial information to determine and ensure compliance with established criteria and regulations.

• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• High ethical standards and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others. Position Information Class Code: A044C Grade: GS10 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $56,039.00 - $89,383.00 Summary The Audit Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the examining and analyzing of accounting records, compliance audits, and implementing quality assurance programs to verify the accuracy and overall efficiency of internal fiscal and administrative controls. This position is governed by state and federal laws, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and agency/institution policy. Functions Provides general supervision to a subordinate professional and administrative staff by reviewing project assignments and work performed, recommending subordinates for hiring, promotions, and terminations, and conducting performance evaluations. Oversees and conducts compliance, performance, and financial audits for management to assess the effectiveness of controls, the accuracy of financial records, and the efficiency of operations of internal divisions, agencies, and programs. Reviews audit reports, analyzes trends, and reviews audit summaries for accuracy, completeness, and content. Provides advice and technical assistance to auditors on methods of correction of audit exceptions. Reviews financial information to determine and ensure compliance with established criteria and regulations. Provides technical assistance to business entities by interpreting state and federal fiscal policies and directives with application to state fiscal examination. Compiles data and audit information for preparation of reports and records findings and analysis of information for future projections. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles of regulatory accounting procedures. Knowledge of the principles of auditing procedures. Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and procedures. Knowledge of GAAP. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to supervise a subordinate audit and administrative support staff. Ability to interpret and apply rules, laws, and GAAP to specific situations. Ability to interpret and analyze automated accounting transactions. Ability to provide technical assistance to state government officials concerning fiscal policies and directives. Ability to use computer software programs to produce reports and correspondence. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or related area, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.