Auditor II
AUDITING SERVICES
440 N. BROAD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

Central Office

Job Number: 4600163469

Start Date:

Open Date: 08/13/2018

Closing Date: 09/03/2018

Job Summary
Examines School District operational and financial activities. Completes audit reports and the analysis of all pertinent accounting procedures and records when assigned to a small project, or for one phase of activity when assigned to larger audit projects. Works with the application of advanced accounting knowledge and standard audit procedures.
Essential Functions

• Audits the accounting and related records of School District departments; determines the degree of conformance to established accounting procedures and legal requirements.
• Analyzes revenue records and expenditure accounts to determine accuracy and propriety.
• Surveys accounting and personnel records procedures, as well as inventory control methods to serve as a basis for audit reports; cites exceptions or violations in such procedures.
• Prepares a variety of detailed and summary financial statements; sets forth the status of subsidiary accounts for departments concerned.
• Researches and analyzes financial statement and audit related issues.
• Proactively interacts with the department's management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Objectively reviews the School District's business processes.
• Protects against fraud and theft of the School District's assets.
• Ensures that the School District is complying with relevant laws and statutes.
• Makes recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree program in accounting, finance, business administration, government administration or public administration at an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience auditing the books and records of a large private industry or governmental jurisdiction.

OR

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner Certificate, Certified Internal Auditor Certificate or a master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, government administration or public administration may be substituted for one year of the above experience.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles and practices of accounting.
• accepted auditing procedures.
• software programs such as Excel.

Demonstrated skill in:

• the principles and practices of organization.
• analyzing financial data sets.

Demonstrated ability to :

• perform detailed audits of the financial affairs of schools and departments.
• prepare a variety of detailed financial statements and exhibits.
• interpret and explain statutory and other requirements pertaining to the School District.
• work as a self starter and to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• pay attention to detail.
• use Excel proficiently.
• express ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Job Information: This is a PFT-represented position. Interviews may be conducted to determine how well a candidate meets the established criteria. Note that not all qualified candidates may be selected for an interview. Additional factors including the ability to follow directions, punctuality and professional conduct will be considered in part of the evaluation process. The selected candidate must have no anecdotal record on file and have not been subject to any disciplinary action within the past eighteen (18) months, and have an excellent record of attendance and punctuality during the last three (3) years (defined as no more than eighteen (18) occasions of lateness or absence for personal illness in the last three years (3) years with the exception of one extended long-term absence.