Position Link Closes on May 28th
Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It’s a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- Acquire knowledge of audit processes and resources (desk reference manual, workpaper templates, audit program, audit objectives, etc.);
- Gather audit evidence by obtaining copies of documents, reports, and ledgers as well as interviewing auditee personnel;
- Prepare audit workpapers by updating Word and Excel documents based on information acquired and cross-referencing to the auditee-supplied documentation;
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of the auditee-supplied documentation;
- Obtain an understanding of, and evaluate, internal controls that are significant to the audit objectives;
- Review and maintain working knowledge of contracts, state statutes, and policies and procedures that are significant to the audit objectives;
- Identify possible reportable problems or deficiencies;
- Conduct meetings with the auditee;
- Assist in drafting the audit report to include observations, findings, and recommendations;
- Communicate questions and concerns to supervisor who can assist;
- Respond to supervisor feedback (review notes) and questions on completed workpapers and drafted audit reports;
- Conduct reconciliations and billing verifications each month.
- Monitor the progress of assigned tasks to keep supervisor informed of delays and potential problems;
- Complete all training required by the department and obtain Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours as required by Government Auditing Standards; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Audit assignments may require frequent overnight travel and the use of a fleet vehicle.
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Five or more years of professional or technical experience in auditing, accounting, bookkeeping, business, or in a closely related area, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include credit hours in accounting, finance, business administration, or similar field, may substitute for up to four years of the listed experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year – a minimum of one year of experience is required)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications;
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally;
- Willingness to learn and retain auditing standards and procedures;
- Ability to work within a time budget and deadlines; and
- Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze financial and other information.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Missouri Department of Corrections;
- Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, reviewing internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creating and completing audit workpapers, selecting samples and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report;
- How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures; and
- How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff.
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
- A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
- A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
