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Administrator/Staff Auditor

Wake County Public School System

Cary, North Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Procedures, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Financial Transactions, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Google Apps, Government Accounting, Government Standards, HRIS/HRMS, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Operational Audit, Oracle Financials, Physical Demands, Program Evaluation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Test Design, Testing, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Cary, North Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Administrator-Staff Internal Auditor

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Internal Audit

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Administrator Band 4

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Conducts internal financial and operational audits covering all segments of the school system to determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Tests financial transactions for compliance with existing laws, contracts, and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Prepares and presents audit reports of findings, which include recommendations for improvements. Investigates areas where there is indication of concerns or irregularities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

  • Considerable knowledge of data or information systems;
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps;
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
  • Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (GAO) and the related application of those standards;
  • Ability to execute audit programs; to document and evaluate internal controls; to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing issues and to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of the related data; ability to identify areas of risks as it relates to assigned audit areas;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
  • Ability to work in a team environment;
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
  • Ability to ensure confidentiality of data and information;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or directly related field;
  • Two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or related field;
  • Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina

requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license held and/or active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification;
  • Governmental accounting or auditing experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Implements the auditing program for the school or department being audited to achieve audit objectives and to ensure that the fiscal management of the system is being effectively and appropriately performed.
  2. Ensures that adequate internal controls exist and are being applied to areas that are being audited as deemed appropriate in the circumstances.
  3. Ensures that applicable laws and regulations are being adhered to consistently, as applicable, per audit.
  4. Conducts audit tests of areas being audited to meet the objectives of the audit. The tests may include the evaluation and review of program-related data. There may be progression under the direction of the Senior Director so that some audit tests may be independently planned.
  5. Develops drafts of findings and recommendations on the area being audited, to include recommended changes in system policies, procedures, personnel, or non-compliance with laws, procedures, policies, or other criteria.
  6. Understands the school system’s financial and operational areas, to include the ORACLE® financial and

human resources system, in order to design audit tests that fulfill the objectives of the audit.

  1. Performs other monitoring, investigations, and tests to satisfy the objectives of the audit or investigation.
  2. Keeps up to date on all school system policies and procedures relevant to assigned audits.
  3. Conducts certain types of audits as determined by the senior director.
  4. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:5/2023

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

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