Compliance auditor Jobs in Worcester, MA

DEPUTY CITY AUDITOR

City of Worcester

Title DEPUTY CITY AUDITOR

Department / Division Auditing

Apply Start Date 02 / 12 / 2025

Apply End Date 3 / 30 / 2025

Type Full Time

Hours 40 Per Week

Wage $95,000 - $ 140,000 annually

Description

DEPUTY CITY AUDITOR

AUDITING DEPARTMENT

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy City Auditor for the Auditing Department. Under the direction of the City Auditor, the Deputy City Auditor will be responsible for assisting in the supervision and direction of accounting and the office personnel involved in the pre-audit of municipal payroll, accounts payable and the central maintenance of general municipal books of accounts. This individual will prepare the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, governmental agency reports and ad hoc reports on the City's finances, maintain debt schedules and assist with opening and closing the financial books for the monthly and fiscal year-end period. This position will also provide technical support to departmental accounting staff, audit department records, respond to FOIA requests, analyze data and reconcile accounts.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :

• Prepare financial statements including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Schedule of Federal Expenditures of Federal Awards, the State Bureau of Accounts and other financial reports as required.
• Liaise with the City's external Certified Public Accountant firm and work with City and school departments as well as state and federal officials regarding auditing related issues.
• Monitor and supervise the continuing pre-audits of all municipal payrolls and accounts payable.
• Monitor and maintain the Workday financial accounting system.
• Maintain debt schedules and the OPEB database.
• Assist in performing internal audits and the preparation of reports requested by City Council.
• Direct, assist, instruct, train staff as to schedules, developments, methods, and procedures, standards of work performance, government or city rules and regulations, policies or other matters affecting their work.
• Assist the City Auditor, auditing personnel and departmental officials in planning, developing, and installing new and revised automated accounting systems and audit procedures.
• Participate in audits of cash and bank accounts of the City Treasurer and Collector, investigate irregularities in accounts and inadequacies of the accounting systems.
• Certify the availability of unencumbered appropriations balances sufficient to cover purchases and contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of the department's annual budget.
• Anticipate or investigate causes of delay or inadequate performance and make recommendations as to possible improvements in procedures or methods to increase effectiveness, reduce costs, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY RANGE : $95,000 -$140,000 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package

To apply, please visit : www.worcesterma.gov / employment or send resume and cover letter to : City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to : City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, [phone removed], [email removed] .

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Employment Type : Full Time