Performance Analyst (Auditor)

Full-time position available with the City Auditor's Office located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Flexible Hours and Hybrid Work Schedule Available.
Application Deadline Date: December 02, 2024


Responsibilities

• Conducts all audit work in accordance with rigorous requirements of the Government Auditing Standards.
• Assists in planning audits, including establishing scope, determining objectives, planning work to meet those objectives, and establishing and meeting time schedules.
• Determines the compliance of City departments' practices with the City Charter, Administrative Code, Administrative Regulations, management policies, and state and federal laws.
• Reviews City departments' operations and procedures to determine the adequacy of internal controls.
• Collects and analyzes data and other information to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of City departments, programs, and activities.
• Examines accounting and other records to verify collection of revenues, cash balances, contract compliance, inventories, and legality of expenditures.
• Applies appropriate research and analytical tools and methods.
• Interviews City employees to ascertain program operations, outcomes, and internal controls.
• Prepares work papers which record and summarize information obtained, methods used, and conclusions reached.
• Assists in the preparation of written reports of audit findings and recommendations as well as audit report presentations.
• Participates in review of other auditor's work including technical review of work papers and draft reports, and participation in extended review team meetings.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of administration and management, including but not limited to budgeting, accounting systems, management controls, purchasing, personnel administration, and contract administration.
• Some knowledge of principles and practices of auditing, laws, ordinances, and other requirements governing municipal accounting, budgeting, and administration.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Master's degree in public or business administration, accounting, information systems, social sciences, statistics, law or a related field; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, economics, accounting, finance, information systems, social sciences, statistics, or a related field supplemented by 1 year of professional experience in public or government auditing, public or business administration, corporate or municipal finance, budget, program evaluation, research, accounting or a related field. Please submit the following application materials: Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are qualified for the position (maximum one page); resume outlining education and job history, including duties, accomplishments, honors, publications, and summaries of any research projects to which you significantly contributed.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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