Auditor; Auditor General

Auditor (Auditor General)

An Auditor performs responsible professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.

• Assisting in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements
• Reviewing and evaluating accounting systems and internal controls
• Analyzing and reconciling accounts, journals, and ledgers
• Performing necessary testing and other related procedures
• Compiling general statistical data
• Determining compliance with applicable law
• Preparing reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls
• Performing other related duties as required

Required skills and abilities include knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards; knowledge of research techniques; knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements; skill in the use of a personal computer; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; effective verbal and written communication; handling confidential information; understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

problem‑solving techniques; effective interviewing and information organization; teamwork; following instructions; meeting deadlines; tactful, courteous, and professional interactions with auditees; maintaining objectivity; and making sound judgments and decisions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4‑year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4‑year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination);

or possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

The minimum salary for Auditor, the entry level classification, is $52,008. There is a $4,752 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Miami‑Dade and Palm Beach Counties and a $1,776 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, and St Lucie Counties. Individuals possessing a Certified Public Accountant certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy or qualifying work experience may be employed at above the entry level.

Tallahassee, FL;
Marianna, FL;
Miami, FL;
Tampa, FL;
Sarasota, FL;
Boynton Beach, FL;
Gainesville, FL;
Fort Myers, FL;
Deland, FL;
Port Saint Lucie, FL;
Maitland, FL;
Lake City, FL;
Pensacola, FL;
Lakeland, FL;
Orange Park, FL