Performance Auditor III - Comptroller's Office

Salary Range:

Insert Salary Range $85,660 - $136,935 / Annually

Our Benefits

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Get to Know Us

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Job Summary:

An Auditor III assigns, reviews and approves the work of auditing and office support personnel or performs complex auditing work. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical effort.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have four years of experience in performing auditing work.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredit college or university which includes 60 semester hours in the following areas may be substituted for the education requirement:

27 semester hours in accounting courses which includes at least 3 semester hours each of auditing; cost accounting; and U.S. federal income tax; and a minimum of 9 semester hours in financial accounting; and

33 semester hours in business-related courses which includes 6 semester hours of economics; and 3 semester hours each in statistics; computer science, information systems or data processing; corporate or business finance; management; business law; marketing; written communication; oral communication; and business ethics.

Current certification as a Maryland CPA or an authorized approval letter of eligibility to sit for the Maryland CPA Examination from the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy may be substituted for the education requirement.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to assign and review the work of auditors.
• Ability to write and compile comprehensive audit reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with work associates and agency representatives.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month/1-year probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

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Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: (Katrina Bayton)

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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