Auditor 2

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time
Date Posted:
7/31/2024

Posting End Date:
8/16/2024

Location:
98-Non-Contract

City:
Chicago

State:
IL

Country:
United States of America

Category:
Professionals

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary Mid Point:
$79,245.00

Salary Range:
$63,396.00
-
$95,094.00

Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Audit Department reports to the Chief Audit Officer, who reports directly to Metra's Board of Directors and the CEO. The department is focused on operational, financial and compliance audits and the continuous review of money-handling at the highest levels of the agency. The department is committed to ensuring absolute transparency and proper conduct by all Metra employees.

Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Auditor 2 will perform a full range of moderately complex financial and operational reviews, internal audits, and special investigations to determine the effectiveness of controls and processes; identify material exceptions and noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and procedures; and conduct research, report results, and present recommendations for improvement.

The Primary Duties include: Evaluate operational processes to determine compliance with the agency's policies and procedures, contracts, and local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. Identify records, activities, processes or documentation to be reviewed; evaluate and test key internal controls to ensure they properly detect or prevent errors and misstatements that may lead to liabilities for the agency. Execute moderately complex audits in accordance with the plan; develop standards, goals, and objectives for assigned audits; conduct follow-ups on identified issues; make corrective action recommendations; and ensure action implementation. Prepare work papers that document and summarize research with evidential data to support conclusions; present and discuss findings and recommendations with management. Compile, analyze, and test data for audits; check for accuracy and completeness of various financial and operational processes and information, governance structures, controls, data, and systems integrity and security. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.



Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree.
  2. In addition to #1, must have at least three (3) years of experience performing internal, financial, or operational audits, or financial accounting, and compliance.
  3. Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, business finance, and internal auditing and controls, such as the generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board (GASB), and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
  4. Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model framework for internal controls.
  5. Knowledge of investigative and quantitative analysis techniques.
  6. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Power Point) or audit software programs to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports.
  7. Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills.
  8. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of management, employees, external consultants, and organizations.
  9. Strong statistical, financial, and mathematical analysis skills with the ability to interpret facts and figures.
  10. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  11. Strong organizational and time management skills.
  12. Able to work effectively with limited supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding environment.
  13. Able to interpret audit procedures, techniques, analytical materials.
  14. Ability to work in a detailed-oriented environment, using care when compiling and examining documentation and information.
  15. Ability to work independently and on a team.
  16. Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, tact, and courtesy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  17. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the department and with external stakeholders within the agency.
  18. Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.

Preferences:

  1. Experience conducting financial , inventory, or operational audits.
  2. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA ready candidates with 150 credits or more

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

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