Position Type:
ADMINISTRATOR-OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT/INTERNAL AUDITOR

Date Posted:
8/10/2021

Location:
ADMIN BLDG 1 (GMA)

Days per Year: 226
Min: $54,681
Mid: $65,879

JOB TITLE: Specialist-Staff Audit

REPORTS TO: Internal Auditor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: AM 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Staff Audit Specialist is responsible for organizing and managing the routine audit activities designated by the Internal Auditor and provides minimum routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to internal and external customers.

Duties performed require considerable initiative and tact. The position requires leadership qualities such as: adaptability, flexibility, dependability and accountability. Maintain confidential information and frequent contact with all levels within and outside of the district.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor degree in Finance from accredited college or university
• Three years accounting/auditing experience

Preferred:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance, (CRMA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) or Certified Public Account (CPA) designation.
• Three years accounting/auditing experience in a school district, governmental or non-profit environment.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics, and Texas Education Agency standards for financial accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of school fund accounting and policies and procedures.
• Strong skills in conducting reviews and preparing written documentation in response to inquiries and complaints.
• Expertise in gathering, organizing, analyzing and interpreting financial data, utilizing various statistical techniques, applying concepts to assist in formulating conclusions and developing recommendations and solutions.
• Skillful in operating MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
• Ability to maintain objectivity when auditing a campus, department, or program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, utilizing professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of District and external personnel, outside organizations, elected officials, and the general public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

AUDITING:

• Responsible for assisting the Internal Auditor with conducting financial, compliance and operational audits in all areas of Spring ISD.
• Generate auditing samples in Excel, and review audit working papers for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills.
• Review departmental records, reports, documentation, and operating procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, Texas Education Agency rules, local board policy, and administrative regulations.
• Complete planning, fieldwork and report writing audit functions on time.
• Proficient in communicating audit findings verbally and in written memos and reports to the Internal Auditor.
• Assist with performing audits in the areas of: annual physical inventory counts for District warehouses regulated state audits, on site audits such as leaver audits, campus activity funds, etc.
• Maintain the highest integrity and confidentiality as it relates to audit related projects.
• Review operating systems in various areas and provide recommendations for improving the process.
• Provide training on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics.
• Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovations in the related industry.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information when received and distributed to appropriate designees as directed by the Internal Auditor.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
• Complete special projects and audits as assigned.

RECORDS AND REPORTS:

• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements and working papers according to Institute of Internal Auditors and GASB standards.
• Compile, and maintain all reports, records, and other documents as required including auditable records and statements.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of internal auditing and with the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics and Spring ISD policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide and attendance at the Board Work Sessions or Regular Board Meetings as needed.

Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.