Auditor (1 & 2)

Job Summary Under general supervision, participates with other auditors in performing financial, contract compliance, grant, and performance/operational audits in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards. As required, provides support activities for the City's external financial and single audits, special investigations, and advisory services to Council and their staff. This position requires work schedule flexibility as required to perform audits of City operations that are 24 hour/7 days per week. May provide functional supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Audit levels: Auditor I ($52,732.94 - $79,099.54 Annually) Auditor II ($64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually). Work Location City Tower, 100 W. Houston St, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Work Schedule 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions Auditor I Performs assigned audit program procedures with direction to include developing scope, objective, and methodology; preliminary planning; individual and group interviews; program development; qualitative and quantitative data collection, transference, and reproduction; meeting agenda and results documentation; work paper preparation, indexing and organization; entrance and exit conferences; and report and correspondence preparation assistance. Performs assigned audit quality assurance support duties with direction to include work paper review, verification, and cross- reference checking; and report review and data verification. Assists in the annual audit planning, budget and risk assessment processes. Contributes to annual audit plan risk assessment and planning, and related City budget process review. Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Auditor II (in addition to previous level functions) Develops audit project summaries, scope, objectives, and methodology with related resource allocation budget and time schedule. Participates in or conducts preliminary survey activities for assigned audits; occasionally involves traveling to audit sites and uses a personal cell phone to communicate. Develops detailed audit programs from project summaries and the survey data, including dates, resource commitments, and milestone reporting to audit management. Performs audit procedures as assigned; identifies and defines issues; develops criteria; collects, reviews, analyzes, and verifies evidence; and prepares working papers to document audit steps performed, conclusions, and results. Evaluates basic management controls, identifies control weaknesses, and formulates recommendations to improve the control environment. Attends and participates in conferences and meetings about the assigned projects. Participates in the review and assessment of other audit team members' behavior and work, and provides feedback and comments to team members. Provides limited work direction and guidance to less experienced auditors. Performs accounting system surveys of agencies due to receive Federal, State, and/or City funds. Researches and analyzes State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, grant audit guides, and contract provisions pertaining to programs or activities to be audited. Analyzes complex documents and reports. Job Requirements Auditor I Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, or a business field with significant quantitative analysis. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own personal vehicle may at times be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required. Auditor II (in addition to education and license of previous level functions) One (1) year total of auditing, accounting, or related analytical business experience. Preferred Qualifications (Auditor I & II) Current with audit or accounting Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Application may require Microsoft Office proficiency testing. Experience as a government auditor; audit or accounting certification. Applicant Information Applicants may substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience to meet the minimum requirements. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Additional checks may include physical, motor vehicle record evaluation as required. Information regarding employment history is needed for verification. Military service may be verified with a DD214. Official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of appropriate professional standards, including Governmental Auditing Standards. Knowledge of basic elements of controls as defined by Government Auditing Standards. Knowledge of basic investigative techniques and analysis. Knowledge of basic working paper preparation, indexing, and organization. Knowledge of common corporate, governmental, or non-profit policies, operating methods, and procedures. Knowledge of legal, business, and accounting terms. Knowledge of technical and management report writing procedures and techniques. Knowledge of computer accounting and financial record keeping and reporting systems. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and ordinances. Knowledge and application of contemporary office management and organization procedures and practices. Skill in utilizing a personal desktop and laptop computers and related equipment. Skill in working with Microsoft Office Software Suites, and other business applications. Ability to perform resource logistics and performance reporting. Ability to gather relevant information and document results effectively. Ability to work within budget hours and deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to understand audit data, documents, and reports. Ability to cooperate with assistant auditors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to perform all physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements. Working conditions primarily inside an office environment with occasional outside conditions. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, and automatic participation in a pension program currently matched two to one. More detailed information is available at http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp Note Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than listed. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 210-207-8705 or 210-207-2285. #J-18808-Ljbffr