Internal Auditor / Senior Accountant

Auditor

Responsible for conducting independent performance, financial, and internal control audits across all county departments including other governmental entities with County oversight. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and protection of public funds. Makes recommendations for operational and governance improvements.

Essential Duties

Audit Scope Creation: Perform internal audits of all county offices, departments, agencies, special districts, and other governmental entities within the county's jurisdiction. Design, coordinate and oversee external audit evaluation funds.

Audit Execution: Performance audits including evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and results of operations. Financial audits include reviewing accounting systems, financial reporting, and fiscal processes. Internal control audits include assessing controls to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.

Compliance Testing: Test and evaluate management and financial accounting systems, including cash counts, account and bank reconciliations, and inventory checks.

Recommendations & Follow-up: Identify areas for improvement, recommend new or enhanced systems and controls, and monitor implementation of recommendations from both internal and external audits. Provides monthly reporting of progress and findings.

Budget and Support Staff: May include serving interim finance department roles including Finance Director, assist in budget preparation process including analysis and review.

Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for the District Attorney bad check account, Clerk of Courts support and trust bank accounts.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting with 4+ years of auditing or accounting experience;

Preferred but not required Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant or Auditor) CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

Required Licenses: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Auditing & Compliance: Ability to design and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in line with GAAS, GASB, and GAAP.

Analytical & Research: Conduct budget reviews, analyze variances, investigate fluctuations, and gather/interpret data.

Technical: Proficiency with accounting systems, reconciliations, cash counts, inventory checks, and financial reporting tools.

Communication: Prepare clear, concise audit reports; present findings.

Collaboration: Work with internal staff, department heads, and external auditors; maintain professional relationships.

Judgment: Apply independent, professional judgment; recommend improvements to systems and controls.

Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Benefits

Brown County offers a substantial benefit package. Here is some information: Eligible Employees: You may enroll in the Brown County benefits if you are an employee classified as a 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) working at least 18.75 or 20 hours per week. Health Care: Emplify Health by Bellin Nearsite Healthcare: Those enrolled in the County's health plan can access primary care, urgent care, lab work, physical and occupational therapy services at designated Bellin locations at no cost to the plan member. Bellin Health FastCare: This convenient care clinic offers employees and dependents enrolled in the health plan to seek care at any FastCare location at no cost. Teladoc: Offered at $0 employee cost. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offered through AllOne Health at $0 employee cost. Medical Benefits: Brown County's medical plan is administered by UMR. CVS Caremark administers the prescription drug benefits portion. We have a tiered system for employee contributions. Dental Plan: Brown County offers two dental plans, Delta Dental allows you to choose any dentist while the Care Plus plan requires you to see a Dental Associates dentist. One Pass Select gym program: We offer a subscription-based fitness and well-being program that supports a healthier lifestyle. Vision: We offer a voluntary vision plan through EyeMed Insight Network. Flex Spending: Healthcare FSA is offered as a cost savings tool to help with common medical expenses not covered by your insurance. Student Loan Forgiveness Program Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: We also offer Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.