An Auditor II examines and verifies City agency accounts for conformance to accounting standards and governmental fiscal practices and procedures. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical effort. SELECTION PROCESS - All candidates indicating the mini... more details
OPENING DATE: 06/17/2024
CLOSING DATE: 07/01/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $72,624.00 - $116,198.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
An Auditor II examines and verifies City agency accounts for conformance to accounting standards and governmental fiscal practices and procedures. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical effort.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have 3 years of experience in performing auditing work.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which includes 60 semester hours in the following areas may be substituted for the education requirement:
1. 27 semester hours in accounting courses which includes at least 3 semester hours each of auditing; cost accounting and U.S. federal income tax; and a minimum of 9 semester hours in financial accounting; and
2. 33 semester hours in business-related courses which include 6 semester hours of economics; and 3 semester hours each in statistics; computer science, information systems or data processing; corporate or business finance; management; business law; marketing; written communication; oral communication; and business ethics.
Current certification as a Maryland CPA or an authorized approval letter of eligibility to sit for the Maryland CPA Examination from the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy may be substituted for the education requirement.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing theory and practices.
- Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices.
- Investigative and analytical ability.
- Ability to write audit reports and statements.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and agency representatives.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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