Senior Auditor (Auditor General)

Senior Auditor (Auditor General) The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Agency: Florida Legislature Working Title: Senior Auditor (Auditor General) Salary: The minimum entry-level salary for Auditor is $52,008. Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2024General Summary: A Senior Auditor performs responsible, professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.Examples of Work Performed:Conducts financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team's work, the review and evaluation of accounting systems and internal controls, the analysis and reconciliation of accounts, journals and ledgers, the performing of necessary testing and other related procedures.Compiles general statistical data.Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.Assists in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standardsKnowledge of research techniquesKnowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirementsSkill in the use of a personal computerAbility to collect, analyze, and interpret dataAbility to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writingAbility to handle confidential informationAbility to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresAbility to utilize problem-solving techniquesAbility to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reachedAbility to work well as a team memberAbility to follow instructionsAbility to work within deadlinesAbility to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditeesAbility to supervise peopleAbility to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignmentsAbility to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officialsAbility to maintain objectivityAbility to make sound judgements and decisionsMinimum Qualifications:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of relevant professional experience (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or, Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.Salary: Commensurate with experience. The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package.Submission of Application: Please visit the Careers Page on the Auditor General's Web site to view other Auditor positions and to download an application. www.FLAuditor.govAccommodation for Disability: If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify the Auditor General at (850) 412-2733Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32073 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 MAITLAND, FL, US, 32751 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 MIAMI, FL, US, 33155 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504