PRINCIPAL AUDITOR

Code: 02765@ Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs highly responsible work involved in auditing and keeping extensive financial records and reports requiring thorough knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations and the frequent exercise of independent judgment and/or takes the lead in the small auditing unit; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Makes highly responsible investigations, examinations and audits of books and financial records and prepares reports. Makes difficult inspections of varied financial transactions and records to insure regulations and accounting procedures are observed. Assigns and supervises the work of auditors and clerical employees. Performs difficult work involved in auditing and recording expense invoices and prepares audit, and edits reports of costs and other financial summaries and statements. Compiles difficult financial and other statements and reports using basic data. Makes highly responsible reviews of financial transactions and supplements these by field visits in order to verify accounting and fiscal practices. Prepares detailed reports of audits containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Maintains or supervises the maintenance of auditing records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures used in accounting and auditing. Knowledge of the common types of records and procedures used in keeping accounts of financial transactions and of accounting methods, techniques and machines. Knowledge of the discrepancies in financial records which are significant and of the methods used in discovering and correcting errors in financial documents and records. Ability to analyze accounting and auditing problems. Ability to organize assigned auditing work and develop effective work methods. Ability to see that prescribed auditing and accounting procedures are followed. Ability to provide technical advice and assistance to those charged with the keeping of financial records. Ability to apply established auditing and accounting methods and procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when differences of opinion, interpretation and fact arise. Ability to give suitable assignments and instruction. Ability to prepare detailed auditing and other financial reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations and supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: LG-@ mck/as 2/23/99 This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting subjects. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting subjects; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.