Auditor IV Position Open - Bismarck Political Subdivision

Auditor IV 

Location: Bismarck, ND State Capitol

Hiring Salary: $6,500 - $8,000 per month, depending on experience

Summary of Work

The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office is working towards a better government by providing truthful, objective and independent information through audits for the citizens of North Dakota. We do this by following our core values: respect, excellence, leadership, integrity and teamwork.

This position will take the lead on relaunching our Bismarck Political Subdivision office. This person will lead a team of 2-4 people to conduct audits within 23 types of political subdivisions defined in NDCC 54-10-14. This position will be expected to travel. Fieldwork for audits will be conducted away from the office and is typically limited to one overnight at a time. Estimated travel time is 35%.

• Plan, direct, and conduct audits of financial statements under AICPA Clarified Statements on Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards, and, where applicable, Uniform Guidance as applies to Single Audits.
• Prepare audit reports of a moderately complex nature or assist in preparation of audit reports of complex nature.
• Assist client with preparation of financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Develop or modify and apply tests of internal controls and compliance to identify deficiencies in internal control or compliance.
• Assist with developing and preparing estimates and proposals for audit services for new and existing clients.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure efficient and effective completion of audit objectives.
• Assist with review of local government reports prepared and submitted by independent public accounting firms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related area from an appropriately accredited institution
• Four years of auditing experience which includes functioning as a lead auditor.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues and audit clients.
• Requires successful completion of the hiring process including reference, background and criminal record checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, etc. and/or have successfully completed one or more sections of the CPA exam.
• In addition to the Accounting or Business-related degree, have a master’s degree or major/minor in accounting, business, management, finance, economics, communications and/or computers.
• Proficient with computers including the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications such as Excel.

For the full job description and to apply for this position, visit the Human Resource Management Services website.