Public Accounts Auditor I
Commonwealth of Kentucky is an independent agency responsible for performing audits of state and local governments. The Public Accounts Auditor I will work on audits, examinations, and special projects focusing on operational and programmatic performance, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
Responsibilities
- Perform audits of local and state records
- Conduct special examinations for waste, fraud, and abuse
- Review various entities that receive public funds
- Prepare electronic work papers
- Interview individuals for audit purposes
- Develop audit comments
Skills
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting)
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this classification
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail
- The ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking
- Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established timeframes with a minimum amount of supervision
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept both peer and supervisor feedback
- The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
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