Champaign County
Chief Deputy Auditor
Champaign County, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
JobID:
3515
Position Type:
Champaign County/Chief Deputy Auditor (Auditor)
Date Posted:
7/29/2024
Location:
1776 E. Washington Street (Brookens Building)
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
SUMMARYProfessional accountant in charge of the County's accounting and financial reporting. Manages the department in the absence of the County Auditor.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, oversees, and maintains the centralized accounting system covering all departments of County government.
Audits departmental accounting data, applies accounting principles to transactions, identifies and corrects errors, and recommends revisions to departmental accounting procedures.
Designs and monitors internal control systems for all County departments to safeguard assets.
Monitors, interprets, and applies evolving professional standards to ensure the County's compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Answers accounting/auditing questions and resolves issues presented by the staff accountants in the County Auditor's Office and by other County department personnel.
Produces monthly financial statements that include monthly departmental reconciliations and necessary tie-outs to State funding.
Prepares the County's comprehensive Annual Financial Report in accordance with GAAP and GAAS.
Complies with other financial reporting requirements set by state law and federal regulations.
Performs special accounting analyses as needed, such as cost allocation plans, cost comparison studies, and debt issuance/retirement projections.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises four staff accountants in the County Auditor's Office. Supervisory responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing policy and procedural issues.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an advanced level of accounting and auditing skills and must be proficient in current professional accounting and auditing standards.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Accountancy with at least the classes that satisfy CPA eligibility. At least three years of public accounting experience with two years in Audit, in the sectors of government or nonprofit a plus. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLSStrong proficiency in the use of MS Excel and the interoperability of the Office suite.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical manuals, and government regulations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCertified Public Accountant, preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions with moderate noise level from office machines.
SALARY$71,000-$107,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Champaign County offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan.
Applications accepted until filled. To apply, please log on to:
Champaign County Application
EEO/AA/ADA
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3515
Position Type:
Champaign County/Chief Deputy Auditor (Auditor)
Date Posted:
7/29/2024
Location:
1776 E. Washington Street (Brookens Building)
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
SUMMARYProfessional accountant in charge of the County's accounting and financial reporting. Manages the department in the absence of the County Auditor.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, oversees, and maintains the centralized accounting system covering all departments of County government.
Audits departmental accounting data, applies accounting principles to transactions, identifies and corrects errors, and recommends revisions to departmental accounting procedures.
Designs and monitors internal control systems for all County departments to safeguard assets.
Monitors, interprets, and applies evolving professional standards to ensure the County's compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Answers accounting/auditing questions and resolves issues presented by the staff accountants in the County Auditor's Office and by other County department personnel.
Produces monthly financial statements that include monthly departmental reconciliations and necessary tie-outs to State funding.
Prepares the County's comprehensive Annual Financial Report in accordance with GAAP and GAAS.
Complies with other financial reporting requirements set by state law and federal regulations.
Performs special accounting analyses as needed, such as cost allocation plans, cost comparison studies, and debt issuance/retirement projections.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises four staff accountants in the County Auditor's Office. Supervisory responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing policy and procedural issues.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an advanced level of accounting and auditing skills and must be proficient in current professional accounting and auditing standards.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Accountancy with at least the classes that satisfy CPA eligibility. At least three years of public accounting experience with two years in Audit, in the sectors of government or nonprofit a plus. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLSStrong proficiency in the use of MS Excel and the interoperability of the Office suite.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical manuals, and government regulations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCertified Public Accountant, preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions with moderate noise level from office machines.
SALARY$71,000-$107,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Champaign County offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan.
Applications accepted until filled. To apply, please log on to:
Champaign County Application
EEO/AA/ADA
#J-18808-Ljbffr