Staff Auditor

Staff Auditor Town of Vernon OPEN UNTIL FILLED Department: Finance Wage: $43.10 - $51.19 (commensurate with experience) Hours: 35 Hours/Week, Monday - Thursday Staff Auditor General Statement of Duties: Performs professional governmental auditing, accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance work in support of Finance Department Operations. Responsibilities include internal and external audit coordination, financial reconciliations, municipal accounting activities, and federal, state, and grant compliance reporting. Evaluates financial records, internal controls, and departmental procedures to ensure compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Assists with financial, operational, and performance audits, as well as external audit preparation, grant compliance activities, and other related municipal finance responsibilities under the direction of Finance Department leadership. Supervision Received: Receives general direction from the Assistant Finance Officer. Plans and performs work in accordance with established fiscal schedules, audit assignments, financial reporting, and departmental priorities. Exercises independent judgment within assigned areas of responsibility. Supervision Exercised: May provide technical assistance or guidance to staff in connection with financial reporting activities, financial analysis, or departmental procedures. Examples of Essential Duties: Assists with routine accounting functions within the Finance Department. Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, project, and other financial reports as assigned, including support for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, external audit activities, and federal, state and single audit reporting requirements. Supports annual external audit activities and monitoring of grant compliance and related financial reporting requirements. Assists with the maintenance of fixed asset accounting records, compiles journal entries, maintains subsidiary ledgers, reviews departmental revenues and accounting procedures, and monitors investment activity and related allocations. Identifies financial risk areas and internal control concerns. Develops recommendations to improve financial controls, operational efficiency, and compliance procedures. Assists with maintenance of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and periodic financial reporting activities. Assists in conducting internal financial, operational, and performance audits to evaluate operational effectiveness, efficiency, internal controls, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and generally accepted auditing standards. Reviews financial data, accounting records, and departmental processes to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, control weaknesses, or opportunities for process improvement. Coordinates with external auditors and assists departments with gathering documentation and responding to audit-related inquiries. Exercises professional judgment and objectivity in reviewing financial and operational activities. Utilizes financial management systems and related software applications to maintain accounting records, analyze financial information, and support municipal financial reporting activities. Performs related work as required. Other Job Functions: Assists with special projects, financial analyses, audit preparation activities, and departmental initiatives as assigned. Provides support to Finance Department operations and assists with implementation or improvement of financial and administrative procedures. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, municipal financial analysis, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements. General knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), internal control practices, and governmental financial operations. Knowledge of municipal accounting systems and financial software applications; knowledge of MUNIS financial software preferred. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, accounting records, and operational processes. Ability to evaluate operational effectiveness and efficiency and develop logical conclusions and recommendations related to financial and operational activities. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate financial and audit-related reports. Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, department personnel, and public officials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheet applications, financial software systems, and related computer applications required. High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality required. Minimum Qualifications Required: The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible governmental auditing, accounting, financial analysis, or municipal finance experience required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position may be considered. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge. Must be able to concentrate on detail with constant interruption, attend to tasks for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. License or Certificate: Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license desirable. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr