Auditor

Summary The Auditor position is in the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, Office of Audit. The Office of Audit is responsible for developing and maintaining audit policies, procedures, and guidelines and conducting comprehensive audits of judiciary financial and program activities in conformity with the government auditing standards to assess compliance with applicable statues, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures. Learn more about this agency Duties The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Office of Audit is seeking an experienced senior-level Auditor to join its team. The Auditor develops and executes a broad range of audit activities and works with senior judiciary officials and audit contractors in developing, executing, and improving judiciary audit activities. This position reports to the Audit Officer. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Planning and executing audits of the federal courts, court units, and federal public defender offices in accordance with the AO audit program. Conducting compliance and financial-related performance audits of agency programs, contracts, and operations and communicating the results orally and in writing, including reports and related materials. Performing internal compliance and substantive audit procedures to determine the effectiveness of controls and efficiency of operations. Providing expert guidance on internal controls and audit activities to AO management officials and the courts, court units, and federal public defender offices. Conducting meetings to discuss audit scope, areas of concern, findings, internal control requirements, and best practices. Assisting in the development of audit programs and procedures, gathering and analyzing evidence, making constructive recommendations for improvements, and coordinating on issues with management. Reviewing and evaluating internal controls, policies, and procedures to determine the effectiveness of controls and efficiency of operations. Participating in conferences with responsible officials and discussing audit findings and recommendations. Assisting in the development and deployment of the Office of Audit's risk-based audit plan. Using the Office of Audit's workflow software, Teammate+, for documenting all phases of audits. Providing oversight or contracting officer representative's duties of specialized audits and other attestation engagements performed by contract auditors. Providing technical assistance to ensure quality controls standards are met and audits comply with Government Auditing Standards and Office of Audit policies. Providing oversight and monitoring of staff auditor work. Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending training and/or reviewing professional publications. Requirements Conditions of employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation. Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experiencewhich is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Planning, coordinating, and conducting comprehensive audits consisting of complex financial and management reports, management controls, policies, and practices in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Conducting financial and performance audits of programs, contracts, and operations. Assisting in the development of audit programs and procedures, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing clear and concise audit reports. Applicants with the following certifications are highly desired: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Education Basic Qualifications: Applicants must meet ONE of the qualification requirements (A, B, or C) as described below: (A) Degree in an accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that includes or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED (B) A combination of education and experience; at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge and included at least one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (this can include up to 6 hours of business law); or a certificate as certified public accountant or a certified internal auditor, obtained through written examination. TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED (C) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph 1, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED Additional information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.