Payroll Auditor (Finance)

Job Description
Job Description
NATURE OF WORK:
Under general supervision, performs audit work and completes special projects as necessary to ensure the accuracy of financial records, and effectiveness of operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs operational and county audit work as required by State of Missouri statutes, which includes the following duties:. Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly audits of revenue and cash reports for assigned departments and divisions. Audit County accounts payable transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with County policies and State statutes; initiates corrective actions as appropriate. Maintains and oversees the County’s fixed asset system; coordinates and directs the County’s annual physical inventory process.

Perform checks, reconciliations, comparisons, and verifications using auditing analysis to identify fraudulent transactions, errors, omissions, and inefficiencies. Complete and file State required filings. Create and distribute financial statements to various departments. Approves departmental requisitions based upon budgetary compliance, financial guidelines, local policy, and state statutes. Advises County offices and departments concerning the allocation of all funds, assignment of accounting codes, and other accounting related matters. Prepares and adjusts journal entries as needed.

Generates and participates in the preparation of reports. Orders and maintains office supplies. May complete Auditor duties in his/her absence. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING
ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of:
Basic understanding of principles of governmental auditing, and internal control.
Accounting practices and terminology.
Experience of compliance policies and procedures is preferred.
Auditing practices and procedures preferred.
Skills in:
Design and produce numerous, often complex, reports using various applications, including Logics, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data.
Operating a personal computer including standard software and some specialized software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or closely related field.
Minimum of one year auditing or accounting experience in a governmental setting.
Ability to interpret and implement accounting rules and procedures.
Ability to extensively use computers and related accounting software/systems in performing financial job tasks, specifically spreadsheet manipulation using formulas, links, etc.