AUDITOR - Title 5

Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgement to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial aspects that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques.

Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions.

Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and a variety of audit techniques(e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data.

Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Provides unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems. Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series GS-0511 personnel must be certified at the next higher level within 24 months of appointment if it is required at the next higher grade-level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher grade.

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas: Audit planning and management Fundamental and operations of audit Oral and written communications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be qualified for this position at the GS-09 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Functions as auditor in training or novice. 2) Coordinates and or performs routine and or limited reviews of accounting and operational functions or assists senior level auditors; 3) Applies professional accounting and audit theories, principles, practices, automated systems, and related regulatory and statutory compliance with laws and regulations; 4) Prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; 5) Arranges or attends in-briefs with management officials; 6) Explains the purpose and procedures for the review and answers questions; 7) Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls; 8) Performs follow-up on findings and recommendations; 9) Reports to USPFO on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities; 10) Accomplishes all tasks deemed necessary for performance of related duties.

To be qualified for this position at the GS-11 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performs a variety of internal review assignments of medium complexity; 2) utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures; 3) prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; 4) performs survey work to identify potential operating problems; 5) prepares audit plan for assigned projects; 6) Drafts reports and findings; 7) performs planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases independently with minimal supervision.

To be qualified for this position at the GS-12 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performs a variety of internal review assignments of high complexity; 2) utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures; 3) prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; 4) performs survey work to identify potential operating problems; 5) prepares audit plan for assigned projects; 6) Drafts reports and findings; and 7) performs planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases independently.