Forensic Auditor

Minimum Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or public administration.
•    Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in auditing, financial analytics, forensic accounting or financial investigations.
•    Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate, or Certified Internal Auditor Certificate or Certified Fraud Examiner.
     
OR

•    Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic accounting, finance or a related field. 
•    One year of full-time, paid, professional experience in auditing, financial analytics, forensic accounting or financial investigations.
•    All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.
•    Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate, or Certified Internal Auditor Certificate or Certified Fraud Examiner.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

NOTE - In order to be considered for this position, you MUST submit a cover letter that is specific to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of:

o    the principles and practices of accounting.
o    auditing standards, practices and procedures.
o    investigative principles and concepts.
o    software applications such as Excel and Power Point.

Demonstrated ability to:

o    maintain and audit general subsidiary ledgers and journals.
o    ascertain facts by examination and analysis of accounting and related reports.
o    prepare detailed financial statements.
o    analyze financial statements and reports.
o    reconstruct missing, destroyed, or deceptive accounting records with reasonable accuracy and reconcile all records.
o    learn, interpret and explain the guidelines and regulations pertinent to receipts and expenditures of the School District.
o    express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
o    establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination:

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.