Auditor

Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

AuditorSalary$20.02 HourlyLocationLincoln, NEJob TypePERM FULL TIMEDepartmentRetirement Systems, Public EmployeesJob Number08500045Closing1/13/2020 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• BenefitsDescriptionUnder general supervision, a Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems' (NPERS) auditor performs a full range of auditing duties pertaining to financial and statistical records and processes.Job location is 1526 K Street, Downtown.Hours: 8-5, Monday - Friday. Examples of WorkDetermine essential data needed and request data from employers. Compile and review data from Employer Payroll Reports. Research and verify all eligible employees are members of the Retirement Plan. Advise employer contacts regarding the results of testing/sampling of payroll reports. Communicate verbally and in writing with employers and staff. Provide assistance and limited guidance to others. Report results to the Internal Auditor and external auditors.Qualifications / RequirementsREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting, or the equivalent with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Legal Requirements: (These qualifications are mandated by federal/state laws, statutes, and/or regulations.) Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Copy of transcript showing hours in accounting and auditing, must be attached to application.PREFERRED: Preference will be given to candidates who have two or more years auditing experience and who demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: financial and statistical audit principles, standards, procedures, theories, and accounting principles, standards, and methods; general mathematical calculations such as multiplication and division computations, fractions, discounts, interest rates, ratios, and proportions; a variety of advisory data and information such as financial records, computer software operating manuals, rules, regulations, statutes, guidelines and correspondence. Knowledge of office procedures. Knowledge of grammar and spelling. Possess good reasoning skills. Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Office Suite products. Ability to: communicate in person, by telephone, computer, email, and correspondence with other auditors and client representatives; interpret and apply financial/accounting principles and instructions to analytical situations; exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in variety of settings; use computers and other office equipment; work with computer spreadsheet and data management applications; navigate computer, on-line, and web-based accounting systems; perform mid-level data analysis including to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise; use discretion in selecting and applying established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives; provide guidance and interpretation to others, including the public and co-workers, regarding rule application, policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgment to adapt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives; use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria; become knowledgeable of the various Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Plans, past, present, and pending legislation, and agency policies; and ability to work well with others

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