Internal Auditor

Posting number: 2025041601

Department: County Board

Job classification: Internal Auditor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance

Summary

The purpose of this position is to conduct performance, financial and internal control audits of all offices, departments and other governmental organizations within the jurisdiction of the County Board; to perform independent appraisal functions by evaluating management and accounting control systems through compliance tests; and to make recommendations and monitor the implementation of recommendations of internal and external auditors regarding correction of irregularities or failures.  The work is performed under the direction of the County Board Chair and the Director of Administration.

Examples of duties

Conducts internal audits of all offices, departments, agencies, special districts and other governmental organizations within the jurisdiction of the Brown County Board of Supervisors.

Tests and evaluates the adequacy of management and financial accounting systems and controls.

Prepares reports as directed by the County Board Chair and the County Board Executive Committee.

Analyzes annual budget for each County department for County Board budget review on a comparative year-to-year basis and helps to explain and investigate significant fluctuations.

Researches and gathers information and relevant data to answer questions and concerns raised by County Board members.

Provides research and analytical staff support services to the Brown County Board of Supervisors under general direction of the Board Chair.   Working in a nonpartisan team setting.   Responsibilities include budget and policy research and analysis for the County Board and its committees.

Performs spot checks on cash counts, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and inventories, makes observations, analyzes data and conducts auditing tests to ensure that internal controls are working and departments are complying with County policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.

Makes recommendations for new or improved financial systems or internal controls.

Assists department heads and budget supervisors with implementation of improved systems and internal controls.

Coordinates and monitors implementation of recommendations made by external auditors to determine if suggestions have been utilized and if they have proven to be successful.

Researches and compiles information and relevant data for the assembly of the Board of Supervisors budget.

Prepares Requests for Proposals and contracts with external auditors for annual Single Audit and special external audit reviews approved by County Board.

Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for the District Attorney bad check account, Clerk of Courts support and trust bank accounts; reviews Department of Administration budget transfer logs and department financial statements.

Prepares vouchers for invoices for payment of external auditors and other outside professional services; previews and approves vouchers for supplies and materials.

Attends all monthly Executive Committee and County Board meetings to report audit activities and answer questions and to stay apprised of County issues and Board or Committee actions; attends other monthly Committee meetings as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with three years of accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant

CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant) or CRFAU (Certified Forensic Auditor) Certification

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) Certification 

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Supplemental information

Knowledge of accounting principles and their application to governmental accounting.

Knowledge of county operations.

Knowledge of financial record keeping principles and techniques.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.

Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and present financial information clearly and concisely.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials, and the public.

Ability to evaluate government financial management programs.

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of informati