Field Examiner - Noble

About SBOA

The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Board is committed to providing the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information, and the key factors in achieving this commitment are the competency and professionalism of our staff.

The Board has been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting and following the Indiana Code when making decisions that relate to taxpayer dollars. Hiring for multiple locations.

Field Examiners audit government institutions, determine compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and report on the financial condition of the institutions.

This role serves the Northeastern Indiana region. Field Examiners work on-site at the engagement location within their assigned district. Residency in the assigned area is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

This position starts at an annual salary of $53,222 with the opportunity for adjustment based on the relevant experience and skill sets. The agency utilizes three examiner-level classifications based on acquired competencies and demonstrated skill sets. The salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Most new hires begin as Level 3 Examiners and progress to Level 1 based on competencies and acquired skills.

• Field Examiner 3 is an entry-level role with assignments that align with current skill sets.
• Field Examiner 2 requires three to four years of audit experience and will be assigned to more complicated audits.
• Field Examiner 1 is a senior-level auditor with five or more years of experience and a broad knowledge base. They audit large institutions that have complex units.

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The essential elements of the job duties:

• Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
• Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members.
• Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance.
• Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units.
• Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation of audits. Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording.
• Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials.
• May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed.
• Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices and agency audit positions.
• Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results.
• Provide on-the-job instruction and supervisory support to agency staff.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area
• Substitution: A non-Accounting Bachelor’s Degree will need a successful completion of agency required accounting examination to qualify.
• Substitution:
  Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.
• At least…