Salary: $39,970.99 – $52,335.11 Annually
Location : Fulton Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-56823
Division/Office: OIG – Office of Inspector General
Unit: OIG – INTERNAL AUDIT
Opening Date: 08/09/2023
Closing Date: 9/6/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking candidates for the position of Financial Examiner 1. This position is based at the state office located at 47 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30334.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: J
Under supervision, confirms the integrity of financial statements, verifies assets, determines liabilities, and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations by interpreting laws and policies, and auditing records, transactions, and financial data. May require special certification.
Under general supervision, the Financial Examiner 1:
- Conducts audits of internal controls, financial, compliance, operations, or other activities of varied complexity.
- Researches and solves complex compliance problems.
- Identifies and evaluates audit risk.
- Completes testing and work papers with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
- Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing, and analyzing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures, and completing work in a timely manner.
- Conducts interviews, review documents, develops, and administers surveys, composes summary memos.
- Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
- Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
- Basic to Intermediate knowledge of auditing and/or accounting practices.
- Provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers by honoring commitments, being courteous, accessible, and responsive.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and consistently display a respectful and professional demeanor.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, time management, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Consistently delivers results in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates accountability for self and contributions to the team.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
- Three (3) years of experience in auditing, accounting, or a related financial area.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience.
- Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related financial field from an approved accredited college or university AND one (1) year of related work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related financial field from an approved accredited college or university AND two (2) years of auditing or related work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related financial field from an approved accredited college or university AND any of the following certification designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee’s Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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