Internal Auditor

Gallatin County, MT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team.

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting financial audits, monitoring internal controls, and providing recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of governmental accounting practices and procedures, as well as experience with financial software and audit software.

• Conduct financial audits, including bank accounts, internal controls, transition audits, grant audits, contract audits, and departmental audits.
• Perform monitoring audits on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Develop and execute fixed asset audits of County equipment and continuing County property.
• Train new County employees on financial matters related to their department and relationship with the Auditors office.
• Perform reconciliations of the County's claims/invoices, payroll, and jury and witness accounts.
• Conduct various administrative duties, including approving invoices for payment, scheduling meetings, answering telephones, copying, scanning, and filing documents.
• Respond to vendor and staff inquiries and problems regarding tracking payments, resolving vendor problems or payment errors.
• Provide backup for the County Auditor, including attending official meetings, meeting and communicating with the public, boards, department heads, and elected officials.
• Assist in the management of the County's unclaimed warrants.
• Examine and approve claims and invoices from County departments and boards, reviewing each invoice to ensure legitimacy, reasonableness, and compliance with Federal and State laws.
• Assist with the countywide risk assessments to identify areas of higher risk and recommending areas to be audited.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with coursework through advanced accounting and auditing or equivalent.
• One to two years of related work experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and background investigation.

• Excellent medical health benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible benefits plan, including pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
• Supplemental medical coverage and voluntary life insurance coverage.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) benefits.
• Sick leave, vacation leave, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and bilingual pay.