INTERNAL AUDITOR II

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The main purpose of this position is to perform various internal audits within DJS. The purpose of these audits is to ensure that management is achieving its goals and objectives by ensuring 1) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, and guidelines; 2) the reliability and integrity of information; 3) economic and efficient operations; 4) the proper safeguarding of assets; 5) that DJS is not overbilled by providers of youth care; and 6) that areas cited by the legislative auditors are taking corrective actions to remedy those issues.

This position is also responsible for performing audits of providers of youth care. The purpose of these audits is to determine whether funds were spent in accordance with the contract and other applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to obtain reimbursement from providers in instances where they overbilled the Department.

Education:   A Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

At least three years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

One year of experience conducting youth care provider audits. 

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Candidates must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Candidates must be able to problem solve.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS