Accountant I (Internal Auditor) - DPSS

The Department of Public Social Services is recruiting for an Accountant I to serve as an Internal Auditor for the Administrative Services Division, Independent Review Group for their office in Riverside, CA.

The selected candidate will be assigned to the department's Internal Review Group (IRG) responsible for conducting audits of external contractors as well as internal DPSS units.

This position will perform audits mandated by the State of California, Department of Social Services, Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) section 23-640.

They will be responsible for reviewing and auditing items such as program payments, contract and grant compliance, and audits of Title 22 programs.

Candidates must have:


* Experience in performing internal audits of a public agency, including Performance audits for contract compliance, agreed-upon procedure reviews, and Operational audits.
+ This would include performing all aspects of an audit, including but not limited to planning, conducting fieldwork, performing analysis, and drafting final correspondence (e.g.

reports).


* Working experience in reviewing public agency contracts and grant programs for external and internal reporting.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:



* Knowledge of auditing standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Institute of CPA's as they relate to governmental auditing.


* Ability to perform complex analytical and critical examination of governmental records, contracts, and grants.


* Working experience in preparing accounting, statistical, and narrative reports of completed audits.


* Certified as a Public Accountant (CPA), Internal Auditor (CIA), or Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

The Accountant I is a natural progression underfill for the Accountant II.

Incumbents are expected to promote to Accountant II after obtaining one year of experience as an Accountant I, meeting the education requirement and obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation.

Failure to promote to the Accountant II class will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.

The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) provides services and assistance to protect and empower vulnerable people in our community.

jfc:13201100• Establish, review, revise, and maintain controls on fiscal record-keeping functions.

• Examine and analyze fiscal record-keeping systems and procedures.

• Review, evaluate, and may assist in the preparation and internal controls.

• Examine, analyze, and verify fiscal documents (e.g., vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices).

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