Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Financial Compliance Auditor Job Opening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Company Overview
We are an employer-driven 501c3 nonprofit organization that is creating a thriving economy by ensuring our workforce has the skills that match employer needs and lead to self-sufficiency. Our diversified funding through the U.S. Department of Labor and numerous other sources, allows us to work collaboratively with 128 partners to serve hundreds of regional employers. We are linking industry to the job training and education systems. We give adults and youth the knowledge to make informed career decisions and help them gain skills, find work and move up in their careers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to read and understand financial statement (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.)
Willing to be flexible in a fast changing work environment.
Familiarity with risk management and internal control framework is a plus.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, spreadsheet software and accounting software.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to financial-related questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and apply basic concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion.
Basic mathematics, numbers analysis and chart interpretation skills.
Ability to travel up to a maximum of 25%.
Able to detect patterns, brainstorm, be observant, interpret data and integrate information into a theory.
Job Duties
Assists with the planning of financial audits/monitoring?s by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit/monitoring programs.
Assesses compliance with financial regulations, contractual obligations, and controls by executing audit/monitoring program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
Maintain, review, and analyze contractual obligations for consistency and compliance.
Assesses risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues.
Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.
Completes audit/monitoring work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.
Communicates Corrective Action Plans to sub-grantees and staff as required based on Audit/Monitoring findings.
Assist with the evaluation of control effectiveness in association with the process owners.
Document work performed in a logical, comprehensive, and efficient manner to facilitate Contract & Financial Compliance Manager review.
Communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
Improves protection by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes; identifying root causes.
Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements.
Provides financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Protects organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Contributes to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
Minimum Education
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field. CIA, CPA preferred.
Minimum Experience
2 years successful auditing work experience is preferred. Will consider new graduates with internship experience.
Starting Salary Range
$48,027.20 - $60,028.80
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
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