Assists in conducting performance, compliance and financial-related audits of LSC operations and LSC grant recipients. Assists with other projects including quality control reviews, financial statement reviews and oversight, and other engagements. Conducts work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), AICPA standards and OIG guidelines.
Reports to, and receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from an Audit Manager and/or the auditor-in-charge (AIC) of the assigned project.
Assists in conducting performance, compliance and financial-related audits of LSC operations and LSC grant recipients. Assists with other projects including quality control reviews, financial statement reviews and oversight, and other engagements. Conducts work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), AICPA standards and OIG guidelines.
Reports to, and receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from an Audit Manager and/or the auditor-in-charge (AIC) of the assigned project.
(Including Locality Pay) -- Excellent benefits package.
Incumbent is expected to gain insight and knowledge into audits of grants and related financial matters of the LSC. As experience is gained, incumbent is expected to apply increased judgment and discretion to accounting and auditing issues and make recommendations to their Audit Manager for resolution and disposition.
General:
Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written products that require minimal editing; flexible, self-motivated, capable of self-management, and exceptional attention to detail; strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to gather, organize, and analyze data to make informed decisions on accounting and auditing issues; ability to work on multiple projects with shifting priorities under tight deadlines; unimpeachable integrity and personal ethics; ability to systematically organize and catalogue data and information; ability to work in high performance/high morale teams and fostering teamwork and effective collaboration.
Technical/Specialized:
Entry-level: A bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included, or was supplemented by, 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to six hours of credit in business law. Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts and practices.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, submit a complete application (provide ALL of the information requested and answer ALL of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers
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