Senior Auditor Job Colorado Springs area,Colorado USA,Accounting

Senior Auditor

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Senior Auditor

About the Job: In this at-will Senior Auditor position, you will perform a variety of duties required of an audit professional with advanced experience in financial, compliance, and performance auditing. You will perform audits in accordance with the policies and procedures of the City Auditor's office.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Senior Auditor, You Will

Develop an audit program for review and approval by senior staff
Plan and perform audits by reviewing prior audit work and reports; create a budget
Perform fieldwork; assess risks and clients internal controls; evaluate fraud risk; and document efficiency of operations; perform date mining and analytics
Interact with clients; build secure relationships to ensure information accuracy; and maintain a working knowledge of processes at client organizations
Write and present reports by discussing audit findings with management; make recommendations for corrective action; and perform annual follow-up audits
Provide external audit support; gather and test information; and document the results
Respond to fraud hotline; assist with fraud investigations; and research issues if needed
Attend staff meetings and team building activities
Attend local professional association functions, specialized seminars, and online webinars
Other duties as assigned
Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Knowledge Of

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

General and governmental accounting principles and practices
Auditing and fraud examination theory and practices
Methods and techniques of data collection and statistical and financial analyses
Data analysis including ACL (Audit Command Language), advanced Excel, or other data-mining tools
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Modern office technology

Ability To

Negotiate and handle high pressure situations and meetings
Stay current on fraud examination theory and practices
Work on multiple projects while maintaining flexibility for changing priorities
Apply critical thinking skills when collecting, evaluating, and interpreting complex data and processes
Maintain a working knowledge of accounting standards
Maintain professional certifications
Perform high quality, accurate, and timely work
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field
Five years of full-time professional experience with auditing, accounting, or a related field

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Possess certifications such as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Information System Auditor
Experience with municipal government internal audit and/or utility internal audit
Experience using Team Mate audit software

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.

Ross for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE:

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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