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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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ThePrince George's County Councilis currently seeking qualified applicants to fill anAuditorposition,grade G21,in theAudits and Investigationdivision.

About the Position

This is full performance-level professional audit and investigative work in performance, financial auditing, and budget review at the journey level. Incumbents perform the full range of auditing assignments within assigned functional areas. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Senior Auditor and assignments are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to generally accepted auditing principles, techniques, and procedures.

About the Agency

All legislative powers of the County are vested in the County Council. In addition, the County Council sits as the District Council on zoning and land use matters, and as the Board of Health on health policy matters.

Examples of Work

* Secures survey data for agencies to be audited.

* Researches federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to determine the legal requirements and constraints of agencies being audited.

* Verifies and analyzes transactions, entries, documentation, procedures, and reports as required to determine the accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and directives.

* Examines written operating procedures and conducts interviews with operating personnel of the agencies being audited to determine methods of operation.

* Analyzes agencies' policies and written procedures to determine if they provide sound management practices.

* Reviews agencies' actual practices to determine consistency with the agencies' written policies and procedures.

* Participates in meetings with management to discuss recommendations made concerning financial/performance reviews.

* Assists in budget analysis and reviews and prepares memoranda and reports under the supervisor's direction.

* Prepares work papers to document all work performed, audit findings, and conclusions.

* Drafts recommendations for correcting identified deficiencies and assists agencies in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal operations.

* Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, they're within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, including at least eighteen (18) semester hours in Auditing and/or Accounting

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

* Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

* Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

* May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

* Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace