Auditor/Accountant II

General Definition of Work The Auditor/Accountant II, under general supervision, performs financial audits of schools, supervises and coordinates inventory audits of warehouses, reviews audits performed by internal auditors, assists senior auditor in oversight, trains new hires, and assists with various accounting functions.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status NC 15 Salary Non-Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To Director of Accounting and Auditing

Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage larger audit assignments focusing on audits of increased complexity and perform financial audits of schools for compliance with district policies and procedures
• Collaborate with school principals to develop and strengthen internal controls when audit findings deem necessary. Provide training to school treasurers throughout audit process to minimize repeat audit findings
• Compile detailed audit work papers and prepare audit binders reflecting audit results
• Prepare and transmit formal audit letters representing audit results to school principals and treasurers
• Supervise, coordinate and perform inventory audits of warehouses with inventory holdings and collaborate with warehouse and inventory managers to develop and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with various accounting responsibilities and assist senior auditor with review of audit binders performed by internal audit staff for quality assurance
• Train newly hired employees and guide internal auditors with schedule management, paperwork preparation and audit execution
• Prepare detailed presentations and engage in public speaking on a regular basis
• Attend conferences and meetings to remain current on programs and accounting policies and procedures; as well as state and federal funds as needed
• Assists as needed with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Performs related duties as assigned