Audit Intern - Internal Audit Pool

Audit Intern

Position Purpose: Assist in and conducts audits of activities to determine whether organizational units in the District are performing their activities in compliance with management instructions; applicable policy and procedures in a manner consistent with District objectives and administrative practices. Reports findings and recommendations to correct deficient conditions, improve operations, and reduce costs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans or assists in planning the objectives, scope and methodology of engagements, and prepares or assists in preparing audit programs.
• Performs audit program steps and prepares draft audit reports in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Prepares documentation of audit operating methodology including tests, procedures, memoranda, recommendations, and general audit work papers.
• Communicates audit results with operating personnel to verify facts, confirms causes for apparent deficiencies, and explores alternatives for corrective actions.
• Follows up on audit recommendations to verify the extent of implementation.
• Remains abreast of current and new accounting, auditing, legislative, and administrative requirements through continuing research and professional education.

Safety:

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships:

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skill in performing mathematical and financial calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in researching issues, policies, and procedures as required.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to understand goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to work efficiently with little direction; self-motivated.
• Ability to plan and conduct, financial and management audits.
• Ability to prepare financial, accounting and auditing records and reports.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures.
• Ability to use software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to organize/coordinate work, and prioritize/execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Completed at least 60 hours toward a Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Certification/License: None
• Experience: None required; prior experience with either Interactive Data Extraction & Analysis (IDEA) or Audit Command Language (ACL) software preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.