Field Auditor

Overview

This position provides financial and auditing services to all affiliates and management at AFSCME’s field and headquarters offices.

• Conducts field audits of affiliates which consist of a review of revenue and expenses to ensure financial activities are in compliance with the AFSCME Constitution and Financial Standards Code. Prepares financial reports on findings and recommendations.
• Responds to inquiries from affiliates requesting assistance or information on a number of accounting and financial matters. Provides information on routine matters.
• Assists affiliates with questions from the Internal Revenue Service and/or the Department of Labor.
• Acts as liaison between affiliates and the insurance company related to bonding claim activities.
• As requested, conduct training courses to instruct affiliate secretary-treasurers on setting up, maintaining, and monitoring local union financial recordkeeping.
• Assists affiliates with review of affiliate financial records. This includes reviewing the accounting procedures and records, noting discrepancies, and summarizing findings. May participate in high-priority projects related to accounting, pensions, conventions, organizing campaigns, or others that further the mission of the International Union.
• Assists with special short-term projects dealing with the Accounting Department operations. These may involve internal audits of various activities to ensure proper compliance with established procedures.
• Assists in coordinating the annual informational mailing to affiliates, apprising them of current IRS filing requirements of IRS Forms 990/990-EZ/990-N.
• Audits surety bond and affiliate annual financial reports and generates letters with recommendations for corrective action. Prepares delinquency listings for affiliates that have not submitted surety bonds and affiliate financial reports.
• Assists in the implementation of International sponsored accounting and administrative programs which convert manual systems to automated systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in accounting and auditing and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in an auditing or accounting environment performing tasks which provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills:

• Knowledge of forensic auditing and accounting practices and principles, and appropriate reporting requirements of financial statements.
• Ability to collect, analyze and compare financial data and identify data anomalies.
• Ability to conduct research and make logical, reliable and sound financial conclusions, and to make appropriate auditing judgments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and complete assignments to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite with a concentration in Excel.
• Ability to use databases and financial application software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to proofread and compose correspondence.

• Extensive travel, extended work hours including weekends and a valid driver’s license are required.

AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

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