INTERNAL AUDITOR - 2050

GRADE - 113

PAY RANGE - $29.09 - $41.47hr- plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs internal financial audits within the City government structure; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure all applicable guidelines are being adhered to within departmental fiscal operations. The work is performed under the supervision and direction an assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside auditors, State officials and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Performs detailed audits of financial operations involving a potential for misuse, including large cash revenues, grants, contracts, transfers of funds and special projects as related;
• Reviews accounts receivable documents and operational invoices for accuracy;
• Investigates departmental payments greater than $2,500.00, including verifying payments to lease agreements, bid documents, professional service contracts and municipal construction contracts;
• Tracks and reports on the status of promissory notes held by the city;
• Reviews and/or prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
• Prepares financial reports relating to State of New Hampshire reporting requirements;
• Verifies changes in payroll accounts and performs related special purpose audits as directed;
• Completes historical research activities on contracts, liens, legal matters and related;
• Serves as a liaison with external auditors in the review of financial operations, including preparing legal letters, recording encumbrances, preparing statistical papers and ensuring all needed documents are available to the auditors;
• Completes special financial reports as directed;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Thorough knowledge of financial office procedures and practices;
• Thorough knowledge of the functions of government in a municipality;
• Thorough knowledge of financial auditing procedures, preferably within a municipality;
• Thorough knowledge of budget preparation within a municipality;
• Ability to interpret accounting reports and records and to analyze accounting data for control and reporting purposes;
• Ability to handle confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations on complex fiscal operations;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; and
• Three to five years of experience in, Accounting, preferably within a municipality; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to review a wide variety of written material in both electronic and hardcopy;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to turn, reach and grasp repetitively;
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to lift and carry, through a full range of motion, up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently and 5 pounds continuously;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to function within the general office environment.