SENIOR AUDITOR

Code: 03196@ Local 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 the more difficult and complex work involved in auditing and keeping extensive financial records and reports and/or takes the lead over a small auditing unit; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Makes the more complex investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records and prepares reports thereof. Makes the more difficult inspections of varied financial transactions and records to ensure that concerned regulations and accounting procedures are observed. May assign and supervise the work of clerical employees. Preforms the more difficult work involved in auditing and recording audits and records expense invoices and prepares, audits, and edits reports of costs and other financial summaries and statements. Compiles the more difficult financial and other statements and reports using basic data. Makes reviews of financial transactions and supplements these by field visits to verify accounting and fiscal practices. Prepares detailed reports of audits containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential auditing records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized 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 principles, methods, and procedures used in modern accounting and auditing. Knowledge of the common types of records and procedures used in keeping accounts of financial transactions and of modern accounting methods, techniques, and machines. Knowledge of discrepancies in financial records which are significant and of 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 in assigned auditing work and report preparation. 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 learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 the 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.

Note

The definition and 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. Five (5) years of professional auditing or accounting 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 one (1) year 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 one (1) year 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 judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.