Senior Auditor

Job Title:

Senior Auditor

Physical

Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary: $53,015 - $62,709

Basic Function:
Develop, conduct and lead complex audits and review audits that assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Reports to the Director, Internal Audit.

• Develop and lead audit programs (i.e., define audit objectives and steps or tests to achieve objectives) for complex (involving two or more systems) financial, operational or fraud-related audit assignments.
• Review audit programs, work papers, and reports prepared by others.
• Perform audit steps or tests from written programs; examine records of departments and interview individuals to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; inspect accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value; examine and verify financial statements and transactions.
• Prepare written reports and summaries of complex audit assignments; document results of each audit step; summarize effect of each step on overall audit assignment.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for improving internal controls, efficiency, or effectiveness of operations; determine extent of additional testing or examination required to achieve audit goals or resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.
• Document work performed by completing detailed work papers.
• May train and direct temporary or student employees assigned to audit projects; may participate in training of new employees.
• Serve on various committees when required.
• Perform special assignments / projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field; five years of progressively responsible experience and complex project coordination experience is required.

Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

Prefer advanced business degree.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) *
• Personal computer applications including use of Microsoft Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.) and ERP financial systems *
• Higher education structure, functions and issues
• Rules and standards related to ethics and IIA professional auditing standards *

• Written communications (work papers and report writing) *
• Verbal / interpersonal communication *
• Organizing information and projects *
• Multi-tasking while managing multiple projects and assignments while adhering to deadlines *

• Demonstrate flexibility by making revisions based on feedback received *
• Provide leadership and manage multiple consecutive projects *
• Analyze detailed information; balance with strategic objectives / vision *

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

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