Entry level professional auditing work examining financial statements, accounts, and records of private businesses and state and local government units. Duties consist of routine financial examinations to determine compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles or to obtain prescribed financial information from private businesses. Decisions regarding significant deviations from established policy or procedure are referred to a supervisor.
Work is reviewed by a higher level auditor or administrative supervisor.
May independently perform routine audits of small agencies or businesses. Prepares audit report drafts for review. Assists in ensuring that accounting procedures comply with appropriate standards and explains controlling laws and regulations affecting the operations of units being audited. May assist employers in setting up or modifying financial records systems. Performs related work as required.