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| CHIEF AUDITOR |
| $48,995 -
$67,821 | Annually |
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23.5553 -
32.6063 | Hourly |
Pay Grade 2260
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Auditing Manager and Assistant Auditing Manager, performs responsible professional supervisory and administrative auditing work in determining liability for municipal taxes and in auditing internal City-Parish financial records and operations. Work involves planning, directing and supervising the activities of a section of professional and clerical employees engaged in verifying returns of businesses for sales, use, occupation and other tax purposes, determining the liability of taxpayers, performing complete and detailed audits of all accounts and financial transactions in City-Parish departments and agencies, as well as assisting in the formulation of major policy decisions. Supervision is exercised over auditors through assignment of duties and review of work completed. Work is performed with relative independence in accordance with established policies, rules and regulations and requires the use of discretion and tact, usually under circumstances in which cooperation must be secured through good will rather than legal authority. Work is reviewed through observation, consultation and monthly reports. Performs other work as requested.
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Supervises or conducts complex independent audits of journals, ledgers, invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents and records of taxpayers to verify the accuracy of sales, use, gross receipt, occupational license and other returns filed under the municipal tax law ordinances. Supervises or conducts complex internal audits of all programs, accounts and financial transactions maintained in City-Parish departments and agencies; reviews and analyzes departmental operations and programs for accomplishment of established objectives and goals; determines compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations. Determines amounts of any additional liability; formulates opinions and recommendations from financial evaluations; prepares written reports of findings. Assists in the selection of tax audits and coordinates audit selection research if requested; assists with the assignment of audits to subordinate auditors engaged in audits of City-Parish taxpayers and internal audits of City-Parish finances. Assists subordinate auditors with scheduling audits of selected taxpayers and City-Parish departments and agencies; when necessary, trains subordinate auditors, reviews audit reports for compliance and issues final reports; coordinates out-of-town audit assignments. Assists external auditors in audits of City-Parish government; provides technical assistance to City-Parish departments and agencies in establishing financial, system and operational controls. Conducts or supervises the performance of special projects; prepares special financial and statistical statements and reports Writes and edits professional audit reports detailing audit procedures, findings and conclusions; confers with department heads about audit findings and recommendations to resolve issues and ensure corrective action. Examines all contracts, purchase orders, and other documents which may involve obligations of the municipal government; monitors financial operations of City-Parish departments and agencies. Represents the City-Parish at sales tax administrative hearings; represents the City-Parish when subpoenaed to appear in court or before authoritative boards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of auditing procedures and accounting principles as applied to governmental accounting, commercial accounts, and auditing for tax purposes. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and standard clerical techniques as applied to municipal and tax accounting systems. Knowledge of all ordinances and resolutions relating to the operation of the municipal accounting system. Knowledge of tax laws, regulations, procedures and the processes by which they are enforced and delinquent taxes collected. Knowledge of the principles and theory of sales, use and occupational license taxes. Skill in the operation and care of calculators, computers, and other office machines used in connection with auditing work. Ability to make independent audits of a standard set of commercial or municipal accounts under circumstances requiring the utmost discretion and tact. Ability to prepare complete and accurate audit reports, thoroughly review audits, perform detailed work involving written or numeric data, and make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City-Parish employees, and officials, and to exercise initiative and judgment in difficult situations. Ability to make decisions, recognizing precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting problems. Ability to make assignments and effectively supervise subordinate employees. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer for word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree with at least twenty-four semester (thirty-six quarter) hours of a university professional accounting curriculum or Master’s degree with at least twenty-one semester (thirty-one and a half quarter) hours of a university professional accounting curriculum, and four years professional level experience in auditing (accounting, budgeting, revenue collection, etc.).
SUBSTITUTIONS
Equivalent higher education in accounting may substitute for work experience; CPA may substitute for one year of work experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Must possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Availability of and ability to drive a private motor vehicle during working hours.
Must be able to perform out-of-town audits for consecutive two-week periods when requested by supervisors
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
Applications should detail types of records and reports developed, maintained and/or audited, analysis and budgeting functions performed, rules and regulations applied, data interpreted, supervisory functions and other such specifics. | |
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