Public Accounts Auditor I

Commonwealth of Kentucky is an independent agency responsible for performing audits of state and local governments. The Public Accounts Auditor I will work on audits, examinations, and special projects focusing on operational and programmatic performance, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of local and state records
• Conduct special examinations for waste, fraud, and abuse
• Review various entities that receive public funds
• Prepare electronic work papers
• Interview individuals for audit purposes
• Develop audit comments

Skills

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this classification
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail
• The ability to problem-solve through critical and creative thinking
• Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established timeframes with a minimum amount of supervision
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept both peer and supervisor feedback
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality

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