SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR) ACTIVELY RECRUITED
Chicago
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Ensure adherence to applicable auditing standards, including generally accepted government auditing standards and the bureau/department's Audit Policy and Procedures Manual (APPM). Assist in providing administrative support to the bureau/department. Perform quality assurance reviews on engagement work papers to ensure all findings are fully supported and audit evidence sufficiently supports appropriate conclusions and recommendations. Conduct limited testing on action plans to ensure previously issued audit recommendations were implemented. Support the bureau/department's annual risk assessment, which is used to create the annual Audit Plan. Provide appropriate support and training for the bureau/department's automated audit management software. Track and prepare reports on bureau/department staff's continuing education. Track completion of annual independence attestation for bureau/department staff. This position is Actively Recruited and At Will. Minimum Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or directly related field is required. - Four (4) years in auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, risk control, or directly related experience is required. - Valid driver's license is required. Preferred Qualifications - Experience conducting audits under General Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards is preferred. - Experience conducting performance and/or operational audits of government entities is preferred. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process. Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents. - Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Ability to ascertain compliance with laws, ordinances, and regulations. - Ability to identify possible errors, irregularities, and illegal acts to ascertain compliance with laws and ordinances. - Ability to interact with bureau/department personnel in resolving difficult audit issues. - Ability to communicate with others objectively and tactfully, both verbally and in written forms. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio. - Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the County. - Ability to mentor junior staff and colleagues. Physical Requirements:Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.