Field Auditor jobs in Illinois

The Auditor I:

1. Develops working knowledge of auditing techniques, Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.

2. Serves as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicating with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context.

3. Receives controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility.

4. Conducts background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

5. Travels to audit site locations and obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork which includes visual examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit examinations.

6. Learns to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office. Reviews data and other information pertinent to the audit.

7. Participates in interviews of agency staff to elicit factual information.

8. Prepares preliminary drafts of audit findings and helps draft audit reports.

9. Responsible for gaining professional experience and ability primarily through on-the-job training.

10. Performs other assigned or required duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting

-Strong conceptual, reading, communication, comprehension, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team, take initiative, and meet deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Master's degree in accounting or meet qualifications to sit for the Certified Public Accountants exam

- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant

- Coursework in governmental accounting, auditing, fraud detection, and/or information systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,816.00 - $53,424.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you completing (or do you already have) a degree in Accounting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person