AUDITOR III

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Range From

4826.00

Monthly

Salary Range To

5515.00

Monthly

Hiring Salary Range: $4,826-$5,515/month

The ND Department of Health offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid health insurance plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies and tuition reimbursement.

Summary of Work

This position will contribute to the mission of the ND Department of Health by providing assurance that department resources are used in accordance with state and federal laws, contract/grant provisions and department intent; that subrecipients are complying with state and federal laws and contract/grant provisions; by advising the department regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; and by developing and maintaining a fraud risk assessment. This position will also provide oversight to the medical marijuana business analyst position. The position will plan and execute all related activities that include but are not limited to:

• Develop a work plan that will include all aspects of the position
• Prepare fraud risk assessment for over 80 Department of Health programs which generate $60 million in federal revenue each year including cost-benefit analysis of fraud risks over which the organization wants to implement controls or specific fraud detection procedures
• Review subrecipient audit reports and develop and complete a process to monitor subrecipient expenditures and contract compliance
• Assist in the establishment of the processes needed to review medical marijuana compassion center inventory and minimize diversion to unlawful uses
• Prepare, execute, analyze and provide to management assessments and recommendations to improve policies and procedures relating to all levels of activities and transactions
• Design audit programs and analytical procedures needed to conduct compliance audits
• Provide recommendations to management on risk and compliance matters
• Report directly to Chief Financial Officer; present reports to State Health Officer, and Health Council
• Monitor external audits of the Department, programs of functions; advise management and department staff on audit findings and implementation of recommendations
• Conduct tests to determine whether managerial and internal controls are adhered to
• Assist in negotiating audit settlements
• Design and implement a fraud awareness, prevention and detection program
• Determine and conduct any training programs for agency personnel and contractors

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and three years auditing experience that includes functioning as a lead auditor. This position also requires the following:

• CPA or CIA
• Strong software skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience auditing internal accounting controls; internal control test plan development; test plan execution and test plan report development
• Strong technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong technical knowledge of generally accepted governmental auditing standards
• This position also requires the ability to travel (occasional overnight travel is required)

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with:

• A variety of governmental accounting and auditing experience
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to operate independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success working across different functions and levels of management
• Experience interpreting or implementing federal grant program requirements
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with a broad diversity of people
• Experience analyzing financial statements of a governmental entity
• Experience identifying and mapping or documenting business processes
• Experience recommending and guiding organizations through process changes to meet accounting and financial objectives

Application Procedures

All applications for open Department of Health positions must be made via the Careers site: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000 . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in .pdf, .docx, or.doc format:

• Resume

• Cover letter that includes a brief description of the applicant’s background/qualifications

• College transcript (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable)

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans’ Affairs Office.

Please fill in all requested information, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc.

Applications will be scored against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service. After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.

For more information about the position contact Brenda Weisz, Director of Accounting at 701.328.4542. For assistance in the application or interview process, contact Dirk Wilke, Human Resources Director, at 701.328.2392 or TTY 800.366.6888.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.