Internal Auditor I

Job SummaryReporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing financial, operational, compliance, and assurance audits of internal departments while maintaining independence and objectivity. Level I of II in Internal Audit.Examples Of Work PerformedPerforms full charge audits of essential county offices using proven audit theoryEvaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the offices and departments with the goal of improving processesReviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracyAnalyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controlsCreates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendationsReceives information from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trendsResearches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilitiesCommunicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the positionSubmits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review processMeets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findingsEvaluates audit results and makes recommendations to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systemsDistributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approvalAssists in developing audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologiesFocuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testingNotifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectivesConducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditorsParticipates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that ariseRecords audit steps and processes for documentation purposesAssists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortagesCreates and maintains various audit documents including reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materialsAssists other Internal Audit staffAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special projects as assignedOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – Assistant Internal Audit DirectorDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingPosition involves operating a motor vehicleEnvironmental FactorsWork is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travelOccasionally required to work remotelyIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and one (1) year of related experienceBasic knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practicesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systemsLicenses And CertificationsRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentPreferred QualificationsOne (1) year of prior auditing experienceExperience with TeamMate Audit Management or a comparable applicationExperience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable applicationCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Employment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.