Los Angeles Community College District

Performs a variety of professional-level auditing work of moderate complexity related to operations, management controls, policies, practices, performance, and financial records.

Conducts a variety of professional auditing duties of moderate complexity related to operations, management controls, policies, practices, performance, and financial records at locations throughout the District.

Assists in evaluating District operations in terms of their adherence to prescribed policies and applicable laws and regulations, operational efficiency, economical use of property and personnel, effective control over expenditures, receipts, revenues and assets, proper accounting for financial transactions, production and reporting of accurate, reliable, timely, and useful financial data.

Examines assigned records to determine the accuracy of presentation of facts, propriety and legality of transactions, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Effectively utilizes the capabilities and functions of standard and specialized office software applications such as data management, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, graphics, and communications in completing assigned projects.

Gathers and compiles comprehensive information about the organization or function to be audited.

Documents completed audit work in a clear and organized manner to facilitate review by management staff.

Assists in conducting special investigations at locations throughout the District to resolve discrepancies discovered by audits.

Prepares reports, presentations, and other communications containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to assigned auditing work.

Performs related duties as assigned.

An Assistant Auditor performs professional-level auditing work of moderate complexity related to operations, management controls, policies, practices, performance, and financial records.

An Auditor conducts complex internal operational, performance, compliance, and financial audits for the District.

A Senior Auditor acts as a lead over a small audit team and plans and conducts complex and difficult internal operational, compliance, performance, and financial audits for the District.

Immediate supervision is received from higher level auditing staff.  Work direction may be provided by an Auditor.

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, and practices of auditing, accounting and internal controls

Current trends and developments in auditing, accounting and internal controls

Laws and rules concerning governmental auditing, accounting and internal controls

Principles of management and organization

Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in auditing

Computer software such as word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, and desktop publishing

Methods and techniques of research and management analysis

Ability to:

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to governmental auditing

Gather pertinent facts and data, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sound conclusions

Effectively utilize computer equipment, software and management information systems in the performance of duties

Make accurate observations and obtain objective information

Work effectively and cooperatively with District administrators and employees

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Prepare and present reports in tabular, written, graphic, and oral form

Make routine presentations in a group setting

Plan and organize work to meet deadlines

Travel to various locations to conduct audits

Learn and effectively utilized specialized computer software related to assigned function

Learn accounting policies, procedures, and requirements of the District

Learn quickly the specialized procedures and functions of various operating units of the District

Education and Experience:

A. A master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field.

OR

B. A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field or a valid license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in California AND one year of  full-time, paid, professional-level experience in auditing with an internal or commercial auditing department or firm, or in accounting. Experience with a public agency is desirable.

Special:

A valid Class "C" California driver's license is required.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.