Lead Auditor

Job Description:

Lead Auditor

Description

This position will coordinate program and financial audits of the internal operations of the Department of Mental Health and external organizations providing contracted services to the Department and/or its clients.

Responsibilities include evaluating the accuracy of financial records, effectiveness of operational controls, conformance to program policies and procedures, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, report writing, consulting with administrators and management concerning audit findings, providing recommendations for recovery of over-expenditures and disbursement of money to correct under-expenditures, and the ability to exercise considerable independence and initiative in performance of assignments.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in accounting and two or more years of professional auditing experience.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

hrmail@dmh.mo.gov

Salary:

$62,542.80 per Year