BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #20-002                                                         July 8, 2020

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

LOCATION:    Audit Department - 818 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202

SALARY:        $79,709 - $96,280

POSITION:    Auditor

APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

A position in this class performs professional auditing work of a high degree of difficulty and responsibility in the Audit Department of the Board of Education. The incumbent must be familiar with state laws regarding government audit procedures as well as the purchasing policies and regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services. The auditor must be familiar with policies and regulations as they relate to audited areas. The Auditor is also responsible for the planning, directing and supervising of employees in the areas of internal audits and account payable work and develops work procedures within established departmental policies, applicable laws and regulations. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties and consults with a higher ranking official on more difficult or unusual problems and supervision is exercised over professional and clerical staff. The Auditor determines working procedures within established departmental policies; however, s/he may consult with a Division Head on difficult and unusual problems. Immediate supervision is exercised over the Audit and Accounts Payable Division personnel. The Auditor receives immediate supervision from the Chief Financial Officer or designee.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans, coordinates, and supervises audits throughout the Board of Education operations to ensure applicable State and Federal Law, and internal policies and procedures are being followed and operations are being performed promptly and efficiently;
Directs, supervises and participates in audits of school funds, petty cash, trust, cafeteria and revolving funds and individual school accounts;
Prepares year end reports of school funds and open encumbrances;
Supervises and may participate in the inspection and audit of all goods purchased under contract to verify that all goods received meet required specifications;
Supervises the day to day operations of the Accounts Payable department;
Supervises and may participate in audits of fixed assets
Assigns, schedules, and evaluates completed work for accuracy and completeness by review, observations, and comparison of employee performance to a standard acceptable performance level;
Recommends and assists in the implementation of policies and procedures;
Prepares reports and filings for external and internal audits;
Prepares the division’s budget; Issues form 1099-Misc and other required filings;
Directs, supervises and trains all subordinate employees of the Accounts Payable and Audit Department; Works with independent (outside) and internal auditors as required;
Prepares correspondence for the department; Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting/auditing principles, practices and systems;
Thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, laws, policies and regulations involving accounting/auditing procedures and practices for the department;
Thorough knowledge of the techniques of performing internal audits and monitoring checks and controls;
Thorough knowledge to plan, direct and supervise the operation and activities of a unit of government; Knowledge to improve working methods and operating procedures;
Ability to utilize an automated accounting/auditing system;
Ability to secure and maintain the cooperation of others; Confidentiality, initiative; resourcefulness;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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1. Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a Senior Auditor for two years;

OR

2. Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as an Associate Accountant, Associate Auditor, Supervising Accountant, Supervising Auditor, Principal Accountant, Principal Auditor, or Chief Payroll Auditor for one year.

 
Open Competitive

1. Masters Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and four years of full time accounting or auditing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity (must present transcript at time of filing application);

 OR

2. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and six years of full time accounting or auditing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity (must present transcript at time of filing application).

IN ADDITION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:
 

Special Requirement

Applicants must possess a current professional certification in the accounting/auditing field. Acceptable certifications include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor. Professional certification must be presented at the time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.

 
Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art or system of keeping financial records. It is the recording, classifying, verifying and reporting financial data and presenting an analysis or interpretation of their significance. It includes the preparation of financial statements and schedules.

AUDITING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art of confirming financial statements or documenting the veracity of financial data. It includes a critical review of financial records and documents and an appraisal of fiscal procedures and operations.

Examples of ACCEPTABLE experience would be a full charge bookkeeper who is responsible for a full set of financial records including general ledger and all subsidiaries, Junior Accountant/Auditor and similar positions.

Examples of UNACCEPTABLE experience are account clerical experience and experience limited to posting, maintaining, examining or preparing one or more of the following: voucher register, sales register, cashbook, insurance register, accounts-receivable ledger, accounts payable ledger, any other special journal or subsidiary ledger or experience preparing income tax returns.

FINAL FILING DATE:  Until Filled

APPROVED:

Ms. Jamie Warren

Associate Superintendent for Human Resources