VetJobs
Auditor IV - Dept. of Finance
VetJobs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Under general supervision, functions as a liaison team leader with management, professional accounting staff and external auditors, typically requiring the application of advanced accounting and auditing knowledge, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESUnder general supervision, participates in the City's financial management of the Business Type Activities responsibility for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Participates in the preparation and review of regulatory agency filings (i.e. Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 15-C212; Governmental Financial Officers Association -GFOA Comments), as well as Interim Financial Statements.Under general supervision participates in the preparation and review of airport(s) annual audits (i.e. Passenger Facility Charges Settlements; Use Agreement Long Form Settlements)Under general supervision, participates in the preparations and reviews for the annual Report on Federal Awards to meet the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance a government-wide network framework for grants management.Under general supervision, participates in the annual audit of the basic financial statements (i.e. coordinates and meets with the external auditors during the audit processes, requests financial documents from other City departments to compile pertinent information for auditors, monitors auditing team progress and provides assistance on resolving complex issues.Makes recommendations for maintaining and improving accounting and reporting procedures for Business Type Activities of the Primary Government to satisfy the purpose of the ACFR to provide complete and accurate financial information which complies with the Municipal Code of Chicago.Trains and coordinates training for professional accounting and auditing staff.Stays up to date on GASB pronouncements and assists with implementation of financial and reporting requirements.Participates with management responsibility to establish and maintain an internal control structure with both accurate and complete data - designed to ensure that the assets of the government are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. Explains internal accounting processes and research financial records to respond to inquiries, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location:
Department of Finance, 121 N. LaSalle St., Ste 700, Chicago, IL 60602
Salary and Benefit Information:For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfFor more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Employee Vaccination Requirement:
City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a directly related field with 15 credit hours in Accounting; ANDthree (3) years of professional auditing experience; ORan equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
Under general supervision, functions as a liaison team leader with management, professional accounting staff and external auditors, typically requiring the application of advanced accounting and auditing knowledge, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESUnder general supervision, participates in the City's financial management of the Business Type Activities responsibility for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Participates in the preparation and review of regulatory agency filings (i.e. Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 15-C212; Governmental Financial Officers Association -GFOA Comments), as well as Interim Financial Statements.Under general supervision participates in the preparation and review of airport(s) annual audits (i.e. Passenger Facility Charges Settlements; Use Agreement Long Form Settlements)Under general supervision, participates in the preparations and reviews for the annual Report on Federal Awards to meet the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance a government-wide network framework for grants management.Under general supervision, participates in the annual audit of the basic financial statements (i.e. coordinates and meets with the external auditors during the audit processes, requests financial documents from other City departments to compile pertinent information for auditors, monitors auditing team progress and provides assistance on resolving complex issues.Makes recommendations for maintaining and improving accounting and reporting procedures for Business Type Activities of the Primary Government to satisfy the purpose of the ACFR to provide complete and accurate financial information which complies with the Municipal Code of Chicago.Trains and coordinates training for professional accounting and auditing staff.Stays up to date on GASB pronouncements and assists with implementation of financial and reporting requirements.Participates with management responsibility to establish and maintain an internal control structure with both accurate and complete data - designed to ensure that the assets of the government are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. Explains internal accounting processes and research financial records to respond to inquiries, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location:
Department of Finance, 121 N. LaSalle St., Ste 700, Chicago, IL 60602
Salary and Benefit Information:For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfFor more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Employee Vaccination Requirement:
City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a directly related field with 15 credit hours in Accounting; ANDthree (3) years of professional auditing experience; ORan equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.