Job Description

Position Summary:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The County of Monroe provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Internal Auditor for the Monroe County Auditor, responsible for performing performance and financial audits in accordance with professional governmental auditing standards and providing consulting services and assistance. Evaluates diverse functions and activities of County to determine nature of operations and adequacy of system of internal control, including management of capital assets. Exercises discretion to identify key internal controls in audit area, activity, function, or process. Conducts County-wide audits. Plans theory and scope of assigned audits. Researches applicable policies, laws, regulations, and standards and determines applicability in assigned audit work. Designs risk-based audit programs to assess operations and processes exhibiting more critical levels of risk to organization. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets information and applies professional discretion to reach appropriate conclusions and rank importance of issues identified. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed conclusion on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the activities being reviewed. Assesses reliability and integrity of financial information and assesses sufficiency in safeguarding of assets and verifying existence of assets, reviews operations and programs to ensure results are consistent with objectives and goals. Utilizes appropriate sampling techniques and data analytics to address audit testing. Prepares formal, written reports expressing results regarding adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system. Appraises adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient condition. Participates in advising capacity regarding controls for new systems, issues with existing systems, and variety of other items relative to policy, procedure, standard, or other criteria. Provides support to external auditors during annual financial audits of the County. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an Accounting major or a four (4) year degree in other disciplines along with completion of twenty-one (21) hours of accounting courses, including an auditing course. Minimum of two (2) years experience in auditing field required. CIA/CPA preferred. Thorough knowledge of and ability to enforce federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, guidebooks, County personnel policies, and benefits plans. Thorough knowledge of and ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, procedures, techniques, and statistical sampling methods involved in conducting financial and performance audits. Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare various documents and written reports as required. Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of basic filing systems and ability to create and maintain accurate and complete department and personnel files. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to maintain accurate records, compile and prepare related reports, and properly operate various standard office equipment, including computer, printer, scanner, calculator, and telephone. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, managers, clients, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements. Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences in data, compile, collate or classify data, analyze and evaluate, and make determinations based on data analyses. Ability to utilize advance mathematical concepts, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations and apply to operations including, frequency distribution, determination to test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, work on several tasks at the same time, and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form. Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations and occasionally plan and layout assigned work projects. Ability to give presentations in oral or written form. Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend, and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, seminars, and/or meetings, sometimes overnight. Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Salary:

Starting in 2026, employees will receive a 3% cost of living adjustment to the values displayed below.

Minimum: $55,786 1-Year Completion Increase: $58,885 3-Year Completion Increase: $61,984 8-Year Completion Increase: $64,480 14-Year Completion Increase: $66,956 20-Year Completion Increase: $68,807 25-Year Completion Increase: $70,679
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,786.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person