Class Code: 00327
90327
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
FIELD AUDITOR
DEFINITION
Performs advanced field
auditing work; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Determines employer
liability for taxes and insures continuous, proper filing of reports by the
employer.
Investigates
employer/employee relationships and determines their proper status.
Performs a wide range
of audits in various types of business and business entities.
Reviews reports of
lower level auditors for coverage of law violations, mathematical and
accounting accuracy, and arrangement of subject matter; analyzes content of
auditors reports for technical soundness as necessary.
Prepares regular and
periodic reports of activities and special reports on matters requiring a
decision or interpretation by superiors.
Interprets and explains
controlling laws and regulations affecting the operations of entities being
audited.
Reviews and studies
previous audits to determine if problem areas are present.
Conducts
correspondence relating to field work and prepares necessary reports thereon.
Conducts audits of a
nature that do not lend themselves to established guidelines and procedures.
Discusses accounting practices
with bookkeepers and accounting personnel of audited organizations; suggests
revisions in accounting systems and reconciles any differences in accounting
systems.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of auditing and
accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of business law
and other laws relating to the agency of employment.
Ability to apply general
accounting and auditing procedures.
Ability to prepare clear,
complete and concise reports.
Ability to write clear,
complete and concise reports.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust. Fosters
commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an
accredited four year college with a minimum of twelve semester or equivalent
hours in accounting, business administration or finance, and eighteen months of
full-time professional auditing or accounting experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience, substituting one year of work experience in auditing
or accounting work involving the preparation or analysis of financial
statements for every thirty semester hours of the required education to a
maximum of four years;
OR
employees with current continuous
experience in the state classified service that includes experience equal to
twelve months of full-time work as an Accountant/Auditor 1.
NOTE:
Some positions require
overnight travel. Incumbents will be
required to make arrangements on their own regarding transportation to and from
assigned work areas.
Effective Date: 1/08
JG