Internal Audit Specialist

Internal Audit Specialist St. Landry Parish School Board - 3.3 Opelousas, LA Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Qualifications Accounting systems Internal controls Microsoft Excel Audit report preparation 5 years Regulatory compliance Compliance audits & assessments Process improvement High school diploma or GED Bank experience GAAP Audit control testing Accounting and finance experience Financial regulatory compliance Accounting standards Productivity software Senior level Training delivery

Full Job Description Job Goal:

The Internal Audit Specialist will enhance the St. Landry Parish School Board's (SLPSB) performance and accountability by promoting an efficient, effective environment underpinned by sound, reasonable internal controls through audit recommendations. The Internal Audit Specialist ensures that internal controls operate as designed to support daily operations. The Internal Audit Specialist will provide a valuable perspective by analyzing current processes to highlight what is working well and offer recommendations for improvement. Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience): High School Diploma from an accredited high school or GED Must possess personality traits conducive to working closely with all school S. Citizen or authorized alien. Must pass a criminal background investigation and drug

Preferred:

General knowledge of the following areas: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and accounting software (EPES & KEV). Five years of experience in bookkeeping, banking, or a related business

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts audits, either independently or as a member of an audit team, of SLPSB schools to determine the adequacy of internal controls; compliance with SLPSB policies, regulations, and procedures; the degree of accomplishment of program objectives; and compliance of financial transactions with existing federal and state laws, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Assist in preparing reports on findings with appropriate recommendations for corrective action as necessary. Audits the financial records of Schools Activity Funds to ensure compliance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:414.3 and SLPSB policies. Assists in updating the School Activity Funds Manuals and School Activity Fund Forms to comply with state law and SLPSB policies. Assists in providing bi-annual training to school bookkeepers; serves as the primary point of contact to help bookkeepers troubleshoot problems and train new bookkeepers. Assists in providing objective reports to principals and bookkeepers on audit reviews, including recommended system policies and procedure changes. Ensures that adequate controls exist and are being Ensures that applicable laws, regulations, and policies are being adhered to Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Finance and/or

Physical Demands:

Possesses physical skills and stamina to perform job Work requires occasional Must tolerate regular periods of sitting throughout the Must tolerate frequent periods of Must, on occasion, lift and carry ?le boxes, books, manuals, ?les, records, Must be able to bend and stoop in performing job Must tolerate horizontal, overhead, and low-level reaching in performing work such as retrieving manuals, picking up objects, ?ling, typing, shredding, and computer runs. Must handle numerous

Accountability:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel. The St. Landry Parish School Board has reviewed and approved this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines on job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the described position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors or the Superintendent as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the St. Landry Parish School Board reserves the right to change this position description.