Aiken County Public Schools

Position Title: Internal Auditor

Department: Office of Superintendent

Reports To: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities for each school, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulations, Board of Education policies, State and Federal Laws and Regulations. This role will coordinate and conduct internal audits, working closely with district bookkeepers and other financial staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and the proper handling of district funds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to develop and execute internal audit programs to align with strategic objectives and procedures.
• Provide guidance to school bookkeepers and program personnel in proper record keeping and maintenance of records.
• Assist with training for bookkeepers and provide appropriate training for parent organizations as needed.
• Conduct regular visits to schools and various programs throughout the fiscal year to support office staff in establishing and maintaining accurate and compliant accounting records.
• Determine the adequacy of the method of internal control within each school and program personnel.
• Maintain adherence to the established standards, policies and procedures for financial accounting and operating.
• Coordinate internal auditing procedures with those of the external auditor.
• Present accurate, complete and unbiased statistics with respect to the operations of the school offices and program personnel.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral form to provide reports on all audits to the Board of Education and District Superintendent.
• Perform annual internal control audits of student activity and athletic funds, including a review of tickets and receipts.
• Update pupil activity accounting procedures throughout the School District.
• Maintain audit work papers that are suitable for submission to the independent auditors for review and inclusion in their working papers.
• Conduct other audits that the Superintendent or Board of Education deems necessary.
• Conduct unofficial audits on any parent organization at the request of the Board of Education, Superintendent, Administrator or member of the parent organization.
• Attend court hearing as necessary.
• Problem solve, investigate, and provide support for all audit related functions.
• Refer significant concerns to the superintendent.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred and at least three years accounting/auditing/finance experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises internal auditor’s staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises internal auditor’s staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Personal computer experience required. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 Months

Professional I Pay Scale

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A. D. A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Updated 2025

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