Job Description
Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or statistics
Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in the analytical field
Preference may be given to applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), Certified Internal Auditors (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)
Computer skills using Microsoft software and can analyze other computer systems for controls
Understand and make recommendations related to internal controls
Understand government auditing standards or learn them on the job within the first year
Understand and research the Wyoming Statutes
Communicate well with others in person or on the phone and be able to answer questions from local government officials
Auditing class, if not previously completed, must be completed within the first year of employment
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Accounting or Finance)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor I
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor I
Benefits
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:- Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long-term disability
Longevity pay
Flexible Work Schedules to include hybrid office-telework opportunities
FLSA: Exempt
Responsibilities
As a staff auditor, you will learn to conduct independent, compliance, performance, and operations audits of state and local governmental entities; examine multiple and diverse accounting systems, computer systems, and database systems, as well as operating policies and procedures that change with each audit to protect public funds in compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as rules and regulations
Must conduct work in accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards, have annual continuing education, and have the ability to testify under oath in a judicial-type environment to defend audit work
Assist in all areas of the audit function: planning, fieldwork, and completion under close supervision
Analyze and reconcile financial information from local government entities and CPA audit reports
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or statistics
Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in the analytical field
Preference may be given to applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), Certified Internal Auditors (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)
Computer skills using Microsoft software and can analyze other computer systems for controls
Understand and make recommendations related to internal controls
Understand government auditing standards or learn them on the job within the first year
Understand and research the Wyoming Statutes
Communicate well with others in person or on the phone and be able to answer questions from local government officials
Auditing class, if not previously completed, must be completed within the first year of employment
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Accounting or Finance)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor I
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor I
Benefits
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:- Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long-term disability
Longevity pay
Flexible Work Schedules to include hybrid office-telework opportunities
FLSA: Exempt
Responsibilities
As a staff auditor, you will learn to conduct independent, compliance, performance, and operations audits of state and local governmental entities; examine multiple and diverse accounting systems, computer systems, and database systems, as well as operating policies and procedures that change with each audit to protect public funds in compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as rules and regulations
Must conduct work in accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards, have annual continuing education, and have the ability to testify under oath in a judicial-type environment to defend audit work
Assist in all areas of the audit function: planning, fieldwork, and completion under close supervision
Analyze and reconcile financial information from local government entities and CPA audit reports
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