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Financial Compliance Auditor Program Supervisor

Staff Auditor, State Aid Unit

Recruitment #22-006743-0002

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Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

STANDARD SALARY SCHEDULE GRADE 19

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Coordinates and supervises the activity of the staff auditors assigned to perform financial and compliance audits of State Aid to Education program funds provided to local school systems.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Designs and develops auditing programs for local school systems (LSS) audits. This would include auditing programs for state aided educational programs administered under the Bridge to Excellence Public School Act. 
  • Supervise, provide guidance and direction to staff auditors on the audit programs, audit techniques and audit tools to be used in order to perform their duties efficiently 
  • Reviews the staff auditors’ working papers that document the audit tests performed and compiles the results of the audit tests to produce draft reports 
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls at the LSS’s. 
  • Review and assess the adequacy of audit working papers including supporting documentation to ensure objectives have been accomplished, reporting is consistent with working papers and in compliance with government auditing standards 
  • Reviews and interprets Federal and State laws and regulations, accounting and auditing procedures, as well as, monitoring the law changes for the purpose of formulating recommendations for the State Aid Section Chief to assure that MSDE and the 24 local school systems are in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. 
  • Ensures that audits are completed timely to meet the established times lines in the annual plan. · Prepare draft audit reports determining the LSS compliance with State Aid to Education programs for review by the State Aid Section Chief and the Director of Audit. 
  • Coordinates with LSS officials and MSDE program personnel to obtain student data and enrollment populations for the State Aid to Education program subject to audit. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.
Experience: Four years of experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State agency, grantee, business or other entity. 
Notes: 
1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement. 
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience. 
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience only.  
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. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 
  • Two years of government auditing experience 
  • Supervisory Experience

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the
applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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