Auditor

Commonwealth of Kentucky pay range

This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Office of Audits/IFTA branch as a Auditor I in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to develop working knowledge and gain professional auditing skills. The IFTA section is responsible for auditing fuel tax returns for Kentucky based carriers. By joining the IFTA branch, you will be working alongside other auditors to meet the goals of the section while serving the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

• Learns to prepare work papers; ensure they are complete and support audit findings, recommendations, and reports; and they are completed in an agreed upon manner.
• Conducts preliminary research to audit. Begins applying professional auditing standards, methods and procedures to identify, analyze and make recommendations as required.
• Conducts fieldwork portion of audit with some assistance and examines documentation to ensure compliance with federal and/or state policies and regulations.
• Develops a working knowledge of applicable federal and state policies and regulations and assists in development of the audit program and audit report.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to develop and improve skills.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Initiative to be self-motivated, follow through with assigned tasks, and meet established time frames.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• The ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to accept peer and supervisor feedback, make unbiased decisions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Occasional, overnight travel is required for this position.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Certification as Certified Public Accountant or as a Certified Internal Auditor will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions:

Incumbents working in this job title generally perform duties in an office setting. Frequent travel to audit sites required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Government Administration