Auditor

The Auditor, under the direct supervision of the Cheif Compliance & Audit Officer, conducts regular, ongoing reviews and audits of all federally funded programs including but not limited to the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs (HMGP), HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR), and Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program (FHWA-ER).
 
The Auditor supports the Audit Manager by conducting audits of operational, legal, regulatory, and financial administration of local and federal statutes and regulations, makes determinations on whether policies and procedures conform to applicable state, federal, and/or industry standards and requirements, and validates implementation and effectiveness of adopted controls. Incumbent assists the Audit Manager in scheduling and executing audits of all programs under the umbrella of ODR and issues reports on corrective actions and findings. The incumbent also formally addresses questions from recipients and subrecipients regarding regulatory compliance, assists in the implementation of audit processes to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations, and coordinates responses to external requests for information.

• Plan and perform operational and financial audits of disaster recovery projects, programs and operational processes. 
• Ensure audit processes are developed and followed and that audits are completed within the timeframe identified.
• Conduct audits, analyze information and identify deficiencies
• Contribute to the development reports and formulate recommendations and plans for corrective action to address deficiencies.
• Assist in the preparation of Single Audits and all other audits that affect disaster recovery programs.
• Ensure all audit results are properly documented. 
• Monitor changes in contractual provisions or regulations and communicate those changes to relevant stakeholders;
• Track operational, legal, regulatory and financial requirements related to all federally funded disaster programs to include FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs (HMGP), HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR), and Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program (FHWA-ER).
• Collaborate with the management to resolve issues that may have been identified through audit findings;
• Implement a quarterly audit plan for the Office of Disaster Recovery.
• Keep abreast of policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Ensure responses to recommendations are prioritized and plans are in place to address
• Monitor programs’ compliance risks;
• Monitor VAYGo testing requests;
• Coordinate, monitor and assist in the response from appropriate recipient/subrecipient to all external audit requests.
• Provide recommendations to the development of policies and procedures to fulfill grant accounting and compliance requirements.

SECONDARY POSITION TASKS:A. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education level:
   1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or other related degree program.

 

2. Level of experience in related field:
   1. Three (3) Experience in compliance, quality improvement practices and audit techniques
   2. Equivalent combination of education and experience

 

3. Certifications and Licenses:

No specialized certifications and licenses required.
 

4. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   • Knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, and regulations of accounting and reporting of finances, including internal controls, in government operations.
   • Computer literate to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
   • Good oral and written communications skills.
   • Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
   • Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel.
   • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments.
   • Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and problem solve.
   • Ability to perform duties with limited supervision.

 

5. Work Schedule:
   1. Ability to work a 40 hour work week; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
   2. After-hours work may be required.

 

6. Equipment Used:

Competency in and knowledge of standard office equipment to include but not limited to, the computer, fax machine, copier, typewriter, printer, calculator and scanner.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT, VISUAL ACUITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will be granted whenever possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

1. The physical activity of this position:
   1. Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
      1. Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
         1. Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
         2. Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
            1. Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

 

2. The physical requirements of this position:

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
 

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
 

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions