Field Auditor

Field Auditor

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI):
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. The institute develops long-range strategies for the effective administration of Indiana's criminal and juvenile justice systems and administers state and federal funds to carry out these strategies. Further, ICJI is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal entities to identify, assess, plan, resource, and evaluate new and emerging issues facing the criminal justice and public safety spectrum.

As a Field Auditor, you will serve as a regulatory compliance monitor for recipients of state and federal grant funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Compliance monitoring is conducted through desk reviews and on-site visits. Travel is limited in this role, and daily responsibilities are carried out at the Indiana Government Center South. Compliance monitoring includes reconciling grant documentation against source records, researching state and federal statutes and regulations, preparing comprehensive reports with conclusions and recommendations, communicating with internal and external parties on applicable regulations, and exercising independent judgment in the application of appropriate regulations.

The compliance monitor will also assist the Director of Compliance in developing training and guidance for both internal and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiencies and address common areas of concern. Applicants with grant experience are strongly encouraged to apply. An accounting degree is not required, and experience with grants and/or compliance is highly preferred. Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Primarily reports to the Indiana Government Center South on a daily basis. Conduct audit procedures and tests of governmental units' financial statements on annual schedule. Prepare reports presenting audit findings for submission to supervisor and agency. Communicate with staff of governmental unit under audit concerning issues such as procedures, technical interpretations, and results of audit. Track approvals for requisitions within assigned funds and grant funds.

Track approved request modifications to purchase orders to relieve encumbrances/pre-encumbrances in funds. Create annual spending plan, biennial budget request and biweekly year-end forecasting. Provide a fiscal/programmatic review of all contracts initiated, amended, or extended within funds. Provide assistance to vendor inquiries with assistance from other fiscal staff. Perform related duties as assigned. Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites.

Employee reports to the agency's office for meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of basic principles of accounting such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) typically attained by baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, facility personnel, and persons from various levels of government and management. Knowledge of and ability to research Indiana Code relevant to job duties. Travel is required to facilities and locations being audited.

All travel will be within driving distance within the state of Indiana. Overnight stays will be required periodically. Effective utilization of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.…