Purpose of Position
In-charge auditor from simple to complex audit engagements. Develops audit programs, leads all aspects of audit engagements or works in coordination with other lead assigned auditors. Coordinates and assures superior completion of all phases of audit engagements. Primary focus will be operation and financial audits. Occasions will arise to carry out special, unscheduled assignments, such as fraud investigation support and departmental development assignments.
Responsibilities
Auditing--planning, researching, interviewing, conducting field work, and reporting:
Primary responsibility is completing assigned operational and financial audits pertaining to all aspects of USM activities. May apply to specialty or consulting engagements.
Supervising-In-Charge Auditor:
At times, will function as lead auditor in charge of other auditors on certain engagements. Also, may lead in orienting new auditors into the Internal Audit Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidate for a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA certification.
Experience: 3 years of professional full-time audit experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in technical writing. Proficient in selecting and administering appropriate accounting and auditing theories, principles, techniques, and practices. Capable of applying applicable precedents and understanding auditing trends, developments, procedures, and legislation controlling the activity or function audited. Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively prepare and present both written and oral reports. Able to gain the cooperation of and cooperate with others and to visualize the effects of recommended changes. Must possess tact, persuasiveness, sound judgment, and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: CIA or CPA certification.
Experience: Professional experience with a large public accounting firm or a government or educational audit organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Benefits: Includes full medical, dental and vision benefits, tuition remission at any of the 12 USM institutions, generous leave plan, and the option to telework part of the week. For more information, see here: https://www.usmd.edu/usm/adminfinance/USMExemptStaffBenefitSummary2022.pdf
Application Instructions: Please combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or Microsoft Word document.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21044