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  Concepts, principles, methods and practices of public, private, and governmental accounting, auditing, and tax code
• Standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, and GAAP, accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
• Federal and state laws, City of Detroit Income Tax Ordinance, uniform rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, precedents, business law, corporation finance, and economics related to the area of work
• Federal Single Audit Act and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 rules and regulations
• Rules and regulations as stipulated by GASB and GAAS
• Conducting investigative interviewing, writing reports, and making public contacts
• Procedures used in collecting delinquent accounts
• Techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting records
• Enterprise resource planning systems for finance, budget, general ledger, human resources, and other management systems and software programs
• Developing succinct written reports to management
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
• Presenting concise financial information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with personal contacts in a business-like, customer service oriented manner, and maintain favorable public relations
• Use of personal computers
• Use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and other office suite software packages
• Use of Excel (e.g. Formulas, Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, other functions, charts, tables) and other financial management software packages functionality
• Use of large complex, multi-departmental financial systems, and demonstrate the knowledge required to interpret resulting financial and accounting reports, summaries and budgets
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and administrative policy to such matters as methods of budgeting, computation of grants, and determination of eligibility
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and journals and prepare, analyze, and maintain regular financial statements and reports to the extent necessary
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Conduct independent field audits, investigations and other inspections with accuracy and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Collect, interpret, and analyze information from a variety of sources; apply criteria; and draw conclusions
• Present data orally, in writing, or in PowerPoint in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical users
• Perform research on complex accounting rules and regulations, standards and procedures
• Formulate solutions to difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems
• Utilize independent judgment
• Learn and use contemporary financial management software and other related software for program and financial management systems
• Interact effectively with senior leadership, subordinates, department personnel, and others with tact and diplomacy
• Work as part of a team

• Confers with City officials about financial and regulatory matters
• Supervises audit reports prepared by subordinates; Reviews to ensure they contain data on records audited, test checks, conclusions, exceptions, objections made by audited party, and proposed action
• Supervises audit plans and defines problem areas for the comprehensive analysis of the overall operations of an organizational entity to predict the effects of proposed policies
• Advises on examinations that involve points of law, that are without precedent and that require intensive and extensive legal research to locate cases and evaluate potential effects of decisions or interpretations
• Supervises auditing of establishments, and determines scope of investigation required
• Promotes an atmosphere of mutual trust, honesty, and integrity among staff and constituents.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

• Supervises subordinate staff of supervisors, professionals, and paraprofessionals who perform professional audit work including examination of financial records, corporate and individual tax returns, financial and managerial reporting, financial audits, performance audits, and tax audits
• Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees
• Evaluates performance of subordinates
• Gives advice, counsels, or instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters
• Makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment involving such positions
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees
• Refers group grievances and the more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors
• Recommends minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands
• As needed, consults with specialists on training needs, and deciding on training problems related to the units supervised
• Provides or makes provision for such development and training

Experience
For selection, appointment to an Auditor level II or higher, in addition to the minimum education
requirements, more progressive levels of experience are required based on the following:

Auditor IV – at least four (4) years of experience
For Auditor IV, the Accountant must have two (2) years of verifiable experience leading teams or
providing instructions to subordinate staff.

License / Certificates
Possession of a State of Michigan registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) may be submitted for one year of Auditor II experience. There may be a requirement for some positions that Auditors have certifications.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.