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Internal Auditor II
Title: Auditor II
Department: Auditing Services
Reports To: Executive Director, Auditing Services
Salary: This is a full-time, PFT-represented role. The salary range for this role is $55,939.00 - $84,501
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Examines School District operational and financial activities. Completes audit reports and the analysis of all pertinent accounting procedures and records when assigned to a small project, or for one phase of activity when assigned to larger audit projects. Works with the application of advanced accounting knowledge and standard audit procedures.
Essential Functions
• Audits the accounting and related records of School District departments; determines the degree of conformance to established accounting procedures and legal requirements.
• Analyzes revenue records and expenditure accounts to determine accuracy and
propriety.
• Reviews documented processes against federal, state and District guidelines.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to ensure that processes and practices lead to appropriate compliance with federal, state and District guidelines.
• Identifies areas of non-compliance, process gaps and deficiencies and communicates findings, recommendations and process improvement opportunities (corrective actions) to stakeholders (auditees).
• Ensures findings, corrective actions and communications with stakeholders are properly documented.
• Manages multiple audit projects of varying size and complexity at various stages of the audit process.
• Surveys accounting and personnel records procedures, as well as inventory control methods to serve as a basis for audit reports; cites exceptions or violations in such procedures.
• Prepares a variety of detailed and summary financial statements; sets forth the status of subsidiary accounts for departments concerned.
• Researches and analyzes financial statement and audit related issues.
• Proactively interacts with the department’s management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree program in accounting, finance, business administration, government administration or public administration at an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional audit compliance experience and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), general audit procedures and internal controls.
OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner Certificate, Certified Internal Auditor Certificate or a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Government Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for one year of the above experience.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• the principles and practices of accounting.
• accepted auditing procedures.
Demonstrated skill in:
• the principles and practices of organization.
• analyzing financial data sets.
• preparing outstanding written and oral presentations.
Demonstrated ability in:
• perform detailed audits of the financial affairs of schools and departments.
• prepare a variety of detailed financial statements and exhibits.
• interpret and explain statutory and other requirements pertaining to the School District.
• apply audit standards through practical application
• maintain confidentiality of audit findings, recommendations and penalties/sanctions.
• work as a self starter and to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• pay attention to detail
• communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• 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.