Internal Auditor

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs spot checks on cash counts, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and inventories.
• 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.
• 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 various accounts.
• Prepares vouchers for invoices for payment of external auditors and other outside professional services.
• Attends all monthly Executive Committee and County Board meetings to report audit activities and answer questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with three years of accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• CRFAU (Certified Forensic Accountant) or CRFAU (Certified Forensic Auditor) Certification.
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) Certification.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.