Accountant I - Internal Audit

General Accounting - Accountant I - Internal Audit

Accountant I - Internal Audit

General Accounting

Classified

Job Number 2300290214

Start Date

Open Date 06/24/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding workplace matters and departmental assignments
• Respond to directives, inquiries, and requests in a professional, positive, and timely manner
• Effectively plan work activities while managing multiple tasks with conflicting priorities
• Perform routine office tasks (answering telephone, opening mail, making copies, filing, drafting/typing/proofing memos and reports, etc.)
• Perform a variety of complex, confidential, and secretarial tasks for the Internal Auditor
• Perform audit procedures, prepare reports, organize workpapers
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed in accordance with audit methodology in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate information, issues, and audit progress to the Internal Auditor
• Collaborate and/or correspond on matters for which authority has been delegated by the Internal Auditor
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Internal Auditor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

Must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university

Highly proficient using computers, mobile devices, and other technology

Highly proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Highly proficient using office equipment and machines including copiers, printers, and ten-key calculators

Highly proficient skills gathering information and examining records

Highly proficient skills managing, analyzing, and interpreting data

Must be self-motivated and self-disciplined, with ability to work independently with limited supervision

Must be willing to learn job-related tasks and functions primarily through verbal instruction and observation (on-the-job training)

Must be able to initiate and complete tasks from fragmentary instructions

Must be able to read, comprehend, and make inferences from written materials, correspondence, instructions, manuals, policies and procedures, and government regulations

Must be able to compose written documents with clearly organized thought using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar while writing in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner

Must be able to compose correspondence from fragmentary instructions

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner

Must be able to complete assignments in a highly effective, efficient, organized, and safe manner

Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail and accuracy

Must have excellent time management skills being able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Must have a valid driver's license

Must provide your own reliable transportation appropriate to meet position requirements

Must be able to occasionally drive to site locations within Mobile County (mileage reimbursement provided)

Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, move, and transport file boxes weighing 15 to 40 pounds

Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism regarding assignments and workplace matters

Must be in attendance and punctual in accordance with assigned work schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) to three (3) years of auditing experience obtaining and evaluating evidence or

One (1) to three (3) years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience

Working knowledge of accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping practices

Working knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $51,214.00

Additional Job Information

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THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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