Staff Auditor

Department: Controller

Reports To: Director of Audit

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to conduct audits and prepare audit reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ability to gain an understanding of policies, practices and procedures of the audited function. The auditor must possess critical thinking skills in order to assess fraud risks factors and make constructive recommendations to improve internal control and assess the level of risk in the audited function. Good analytical skills are necessary to analyze the financial data and variances, and to determine questioned costs.
• The auditor must be able to audit various functions, applying his knowledge to the engagement.
• The auditor must have effective communication skills and be able to deal with all levels of management.
• The auditor must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Conducts preliminary studies; prepares audit program, objectives, risks, scope, questionnaires, correspondence, etc.
• Conducts fieldwork including testing, confirmations, preparation of financial schedules and narratives, verification of information, internal control evaluation, etc.
• The auditor must document work performed in the working papers in a clear and concise manner.
• Prepares findings and questioned costs based on audit testing.
• Participates in exit conferences.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Four-year college degree, with a major in accounting preferred. A bachelor's degree in a related field will be considered that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Requisite Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, a calculator, telephone, and copier. Microsoft Knowledge of Word and Excel is required.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percents, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics, and ability to factor.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including records of Federal and State grants, County contracts and leases, cash receipts ledger, cash disbursements ledger, accounts payable ledger, purchase orders, receiving reports, invoices, budgets, internal and external audit reports, bank statements, confidential client records, tax collector records, District Justice records, payroll and employee records, inventory records, investment records, computer reports from the County Financial System, vehicle maintenance reports, insurance policies, policy and procedure manuals, auditing standards statements, tax manuals, County codes, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including audit workpapers and reports, letters and other correspondence, statistical reports, annual reports, computer reports, etc., using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Ability to use and interpret accounting and auditing terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment.

Applicants are to send their resume to Frank Ruby: ...

Westmoreland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Details

Category County Jobs Status Open Posted April 16, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled

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