Auditor 1 - 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 1 position, under direction and supervision, audits financial and accounting transactions and systems, and assists with performance audits of County internal and external activities and programs as directed.

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 is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Participates in audit teams. May be assigned individual audits under close supervision.

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

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

Spot-checks cash transactions to insure that cash receipts have been recorded, disbursements properly authorized, vouchered, and the balance of cash is either on hand or on deposit.

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

May examine and test 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.

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

Conducts entry-level performance audits to improve programs and activities.

Participates in audits, investigations, and studies for a variety of purposes, as directed.

*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 credit in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.

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

Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.

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

Ability to learn and apply Government Auditing Standards.

Ability to learn specific accounting methods, techniques, and requirements governing governmental financial systems.

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 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 NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: CS/GR22
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated December 2024