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| SENIOR AUDITOR |
| $44,440 -
$61,515 | Annually |
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21.3654 -
29.5746 | Hourly |
Pay Grade 2240
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a higher classification, performs advanced level professional auditing work in determining liability for municipal taxes and in auditing internal City-Parish financial records and operations. Work involves verifying returns of businesses for sales, use, occupation and other tax purposes, determining the liability of taxpayers, and performing complex audits of all accounts and financial transactions in City-Parish departments and agencies. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in accordance with established policies, rules, regulations, and professional standards, and requires the use of discretion and tact, usually under circumstances in which cooperation must be secured through good will rather than legal authority. Supervision may be exercised over professional and clerical personnel through the review of completed work. Employees of this classification are distinguished from Auditors by a greater level of experience, as well as a greater degree of authority and responsibility exercised. Performs other work as requested.
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
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 laws and ordinances. 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 subordinate auditors with scheduling audits of selected taxpayers and City-Parish departments and agencies; when necessary, trains subordinate auditors, reviews their work and provides guidance. Assists external auditors in audits of City-Parish government; provides assistance to City-Parish departments and agencies in establishing financial, system and operational controls. Writes 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. Performs special projects. Researches businesses for potential audits.
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, perform detailed work involving written and 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 lift and carry a laptop and accessories to and from the work site. Ability to supervise and provide assistance to subordinate staff as needed. 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 two 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
Professional Financial Examination required. Original transcript must be provided at the time of application and examination.
Written examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:00 -8:30 am, check-in. Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, (for current openings only) 8:00 - 8:30 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. *Where written exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants will begin prior to noon in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.
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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