Tennessee Department of Correction
AUDITOR 3 - 10072025-71696
Tennessee Department of Correction, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Under general supervision, employees in the class lead or supervise a small team of professional auditors in performing financial, compliance, operational and/or program audits for the Tennessee Department of Correction in Davidson County. This position may involve acting as a special auditor on uniquely difficult audits or serving as the only auditor in a small department. This class differs from Auditor 2 and Auditor 4 in supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities
Assigns, trains, leads and evaluates subordinate professional and sub-professional auditing staff. Leads in conducting financial audits of state departments, agencies, institutions or schools or private agencies receiving federal funds to verify the completeness and accuracy of financial documentation and ensure conformance with accepted accounting principles and practices. Leads in conducting audits of state departments, agencies, institutions or schools or private agencies receiving governmental funding to determine statutory compliance. Leads in conducting operational or program audits to evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness, examining organizational structure, managerial practices, policies and procedures and record-keeping procedures. Leads in preparing audit narrative reports, work papers and other supporting financial documentation to identify problems or discrepancies and recommend improvement; reviews subordinate audit reports for completeness and accuracy. Establishes and maintains contacts with departmental officials, agency representatives, attorneys, accountants, and supervisory staff to propose solutions and explain applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts training of subordinate auditing staff in proper audit procedures and practices; may accompany entry level auditors on audits and provide technical assistance until proficiency is achieved. May conduct special studies and investigations at the request of a department head. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or being a Public Accountant in good standing and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR Graduation with a bachelor's degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR A Certified Public Accountant with the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional graduate coursework in business administration with a major in accounting may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications:
Positions within DHS may be required to: Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI for criminal history records. Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Competencies
Knowledge Economics and Accounting Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management Personnel and Human Resources Clerical Skills Reading Comprehension Writing Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Systems Analysis Abilities Perceptual Speed Deductive Reasoning Mathematical Reasoning Speech Recognition Written Comprehension Competencies Communicates Effectively Instills Trust Demonstrates Self-Awareness Decision Quality Plans and Aligns Tools & Equipment Computer Telephone Fax Machine Printer Copy Machine/Scanner Additional Details
Location: Department of Correction, Administration Division, Davidson County, TN. This position requires a criminal background check.
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Under general supervision, employees in the class lead or supervise a small team of professional auditors in performing financial, compliance, operational and/or program audits for the Tennessee Department of Correction in Davidson County. This position may involve acting as a special auditor on uniquely difficult audits or serving as the only auditor in a small department. This class differs from Auditor 2 and Auditor 4 in supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities
Assigns, trains, leads and evaluates subordinate professional and sub-professional auditing staff. Leads in conducting financial audits of state departments, agencies, institutions or schools or private agencies receiving federal funds to verify the completeness and accuracy of financial documentation and ensure conformance with accepted accounting principles and practices. Leads in conducting audits of state departments, agencies, institutions or schools or private agencies receiving governmental funding to determine statutory compliance. Leads in conducting operational or program audits to evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness, examining organizational structure, managerial practices, policies and procedures and record-keeping procedures. Leads in preparing audit narrative reports, work papers and other supporting financial documentation to identify problems or discrepancies and recommend improvement; reviews subordinate audit reports for completeness and accuracy. Establishes and maintains contacts with departmental officials, agency representatives, attorneys, accountants, and supervisory staff to propose solutions and explain applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts training of subordinate auditing staff in proper audit procedures and practices; may accompany entry level auditors on audits and provide technical assistance until proficiency is achieved. May conduct special studies and investigations at the request of a department head. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or being a Public Accountant in good standing and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR Graduation with a bachelor's degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR A Certified Public Accountant with the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional graduate coursework in business administration with a major in accounting may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications:
Positions within DHS may be required to: Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI for criminal history records. Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Competencies
Knowledge Economics and Accounting Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management Personnel and Human Resources Clerical Skills Reading Comprehension Writing Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Systems Analysis Abilities Perceptual Speed Deductive Reasoning Mathematical Reasoning Speech Recognition Written Comprehension Competencies Communicates Effectively Instills Trust Demonstrates Self-Awareness Decision Quality Plans and Aligns Tools & Equipment Computer Telephone Fax Machine Printer Copy Machine/Scanner Additional Details
Location: Department of Correction, Administration Division, Davidson County, TN. This position requires a criminal background check.
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