Government Auditor (Senior)

Job description:

The role of the Auditor includes (but is not limited to) supporting the Government Audit Department in a dual-function role, with approximately 50% of responsibilities focused on audit execution and 50% focused on working trial balance (WTB) and financial statement preparation:

Audit Responsibilities - Approximately 50%

Perform financial and compliance audits of governmental entities, departments, and programs in accordance with applicable professional standards.

Perform and document audit procedures over financial statement accounts, transactions, compliance requirements, and internal controls.

Evaluate internal controls, identify control deficiencies and other areas for improvement, and communicate matters identified during the audit.

Review financial records, supporting documentation, and reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

Assist with the preparation of audit findings, recommendations, and other required audit communications.

Communicate audit matters, outstanding requests, findings, and recommendations to engagement management and client personnel.

Assist in monitoring and evaluating management's corrective actions related to prior-year audit findings.

Support with the development of Junior auditors

WTB & Financial Statement Preparation - Approximately 50%

Prepare and maintain working trial balances (WTBs), including account mapping, reclassifications, adjusting entries, fund-level activity, and government-wide conversion entries.

Prepare governmental financial statements, including fund financial statements, government-wide financial statements, schedules, and related supporting workpapers.

Prepare and update financial statement note disclosures, debt and capital asset schedules, interfund activity, fund balance/net position classifications, and other supporting schedules.

Perform financial statement tie-outs and cross-references to the WTB and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Assist with incorporating client and review comments and preparing financial statements through final issuance.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable GASB pronouncements, governmental accounting and reporting requirements, laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation (required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (desired)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in auditing, preferably with a focus on government audits
• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
• Understanding of government regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software

Benefits:

• Dependent on location

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

· The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.

· The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!

· Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.

· The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.

· The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.