Auditor​/Accountant

General Definition of Work

The Auditor/Accountant, under general supervision performs financial audits of schools and departments, inventory audits of warehouses and assists with additional accounting functions as needed.

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 13 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Director of Accounting & 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

* Perform allotted schedule of school financial audits and ensure that district policies and procedures are being adhered to consistently as applicable per the audit program

* Implement audit program conducting field tests of various financial areas to ensure internal controls exist and are being applied to audited areas as deemed appropriate

* Draft and share audit findings with school principal and treasurer, and provide recommendations to correct areas of non-compliance

* Compile audit results in comprehensive audit binder to document results of audits. Submit compiled audit binders for quality control review

* Transmit final audit letter documenting significant audit findings to school principals and treasurers once review has been completed

* Assist with test counts of warehouses inventory, looping in warehouse or inventory manager on any discrepancies

* Field questions from school treasurers in reference to accounting software utilized by schools. Provide additional support relating to district policies and procedures as needed

* Assist, as needed, with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

* Performs related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

* Bachelors in Business or Accounting required

* At least one year professional accounting experience required

* Qualified to sit for the North Carolina Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination preferred

* Accounting experience in government or school systems preferred

* Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

* Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation

* Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings