Auditor 2 - Controller

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Auditor 2 position conducts financial and performance audits and participates on audit teams led by a higher-level auditor. May take the lead to instruct and assist the individual in the Auditor 1 position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Audit Manager and Controller, and may receive directions or instructions from other higher-level auditor positions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises very limited oversight of an Auditor 1 by assigning tasks, reviewing completed tasks, training, and orientation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Conducts individual audits or participates in audit teams.

Examines financial transactions, accounts, and reports to determine compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, financial management procedures, and the proper control of revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities.

Determines the legality, propriety, and mathematical accuracy of financial transactions.

Determines the reliability of automated system financial reports for county departments.

Writes reports on audit findings and conclusions, recommending actions required to correct inadequate procedures and/or to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems.

Conducts financial and/or performance management examinations or investigations to determine whether the organization audited is properly utilizing available resources. This work includes analyzing management data, ongoing systems, and procedures, as well as the review of the achievement of stated goals and objectives.

Determines causes and/or sources of identified problems and recommends corrective action.

Conducts performance audits to improve programs and activities.

Assists others in audits, investigations, and studies as directed. May instruct and otherwise assist lower level professional personnel in assigned phases of audits. Reviews work of such positions to ensure completeness of work and accuracy of calculations and findings. Provides advice and assistance on general working methods as well as specific tasks. Reports unusual problems encountered to higher-level staff.

Examines and tests internal controls with questionnaires, flowcharts, and other instruments. Evaluates findings and ascertains extent to which accounting methods used safeguard assets, including the determination that accounts, receipts, and disbursements are managed efficiently and economically and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by twenty one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting; AND

At least one (1) year of experience in accounting and auditing principles, practices and standards, and basic experience of financial management and reporting methods, techniques, and standards or governmental auditing experience.

NOTE: For promotional and other internal candidates with more than five (5) years of applicable work experience with the County, as outlined above, the Controller may accept this experience as an adequate substitute for the education qualification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of accounting goals, objectives, and principles.

Thorough knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.

Knowledge of accounting methods, techniques, and requirements governing governmental financial systems.

Basic knowledge of Government Auditing Standards must be acquired within one (1) year of appointment.

Basic knowledge of financial management and reporting methods, techniques, and standards.

Skill in preparing statistical, accounting, and financial statements.

Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials being audited, and others involved in studies.

Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of professional personnel engaged in carrying out assigned audit activities.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in different work site locations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: CS/GR25
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated December 2024