Legislative Financial Auditor - Local Government

Legislative Financial Auditor

The Local Government unit at the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for a full-time Legislative Financial Auditor who is passionate about improving Colorado and committed to results. We need a creative, flexible, results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, keen investigative instincts, and exceptional communication and people skills. In the role of Legislative Financial Auditor, you will be expected to:

• Review local government audits and exemptions from audit applications for compliance with state regulations and accounting principles.
• Interact with multiple levels of state government to assess government financial performance, stewardship, and operations.
• Provide technical assistance and answer questions from local governments and CPAs.
• Analyze large volumes of information and data to evaluate agency financial activities in relation to statutes, regulations, fiscal rules, generally accepted accounting principles, and standards of program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify possible findings and recommendations in accordance with OSA guidelines.
• Have a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving, strong organizational, and technology skills. Demonstrate the ability to gather and organize information to formulate and support decisions and opinions.
• Effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams to achieve win/win solutions.
• Maintain effective working relationships; conflict resolution; self-initiative and self-motivation; and a high aptitude for learning about issues related to state government.
• Demonstrate ability, skills and aptitude to work independently, as well as working effectively as part of an audit team.

Work Environment:

• Primary 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Hybrid - staff are required to work in office at least one day a week.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to

Minimum Qualifications:

6 months or more experience working Local government financial statements. Master's degree in Accounting. Current Colorado CPA Certificate. Substitutions:
Four years of professional experience working with Local Government Financial Statements will substitute for the Accounting or Finance degree. Conditions of Employment:
Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The OSA conducts background checks for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. State employee transfer applicants must disclose any corrective actions within the last 2 years and must currently be in good standing.

Must be a Colorado resident. Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available orado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action:
Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn:
Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

What You Need to Apply:
The following application materials are required for ALL applicants to be considered for the position:

• Cover letter
  - Your cover letter should provide a summary of why you want to work for the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and why the position appeals to you. Please also include how your previous experience demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Resume
• Transcripts
  - An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
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