Auditor Intern

Description ​JOB SUMMARY :

The position of Auditor Intern is designed to provide students with practical experience in governmental finance primarily within internal audit functions. The internship will expose the student to the integral nature of accountability and transparency functions within county government. The Auditor Intern is required to perform a plethora of bookkeeping, auditing, data entry and other clerical duties. A record (or records) of financial transactions shall be kept in accordance with the policies of the Auditor’s Office. The Auditor Intern shall be responsible for satisfactory performance of the duties set forth in this job description as well as any other assigned duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Support select phases of internal audits with researching, testing, documenting, analyzing, and concluding2. Assist with special projects as necessary3. Review claims entered for accuracy4. Tie out reports for mathematical accuracy and reviewing work for grammar, spelling and errors5. Assist in preparation of presentation materials for the Finance and Budgeting Committee6. Collaborate with Elected County Auditor, Deputy Auditor, and Staff Auditor7. Engage directly with a variety of County employees8. Research the County’s Financial Policy, County Ordinances, and State Statutes independently9. Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback10. Demonstrate ability to complete work with professional skepticism11. Arriving timely to work12. Tracking time by assignment13. Adhering to the Kane County Personnel Handbook14. Traveling locally to County government buildings QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Proficient in computer usage and data entry, Microsoft Office (esp. Excel, Outlook and Word), Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent programs and internet browsers such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer.2. Proficient with functionality of county accounting software and other fiscal systems. EDUCATION : 1. Current enrollment in college is required.2. Specific coursework in data entry, data analysis, accounting or bookkeeping. SKILLS :

1. Able to read, write and comprehend English correspondence and memos.2. Able to communicate and present effectively through correspondence, one-on-one or small group discussions, to vendors, clients, employees or other persons required.3. Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.4. Strong ability to compute rate, ratio, mean, median, mode and percentages in addition to create and interpret charts and graphs.5. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.6. Able to think critically using logic and deductive reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Assist with various special projects at the request of the County Auditor, Chief Deputy Auditor, or Deputy Auditor. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : Reports to : Kane County Auditor, Chief Deputy Auditor and / or Deputy AuditorDirects Work of : N / A PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting, talking, listening, keyboarding = 75%Lifting, reaching, bending, walking = 25%WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort or exposure to hazards due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Normal office equipment such as a desktop and / or laptop computer, peripherals such as a printer, telephone, copier, fax machine, calculator, etc.