ASSOCIATE AUDITOR

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Associate Auditor conducts detailed reviews of City departments' operations, including evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, management policies, and standard accounting practices. Audits are a significant part of the City’s internal financial and management control.

Auditing and Process Improvement:

• Perform audit procedures, including walkthroughs, interviews, test procedures, control and risk assessments, onsite reviews, document and transaction examinations, and process inquiry and analysis.
• Assist with preliminary research, planning, scope and objective development related to internal audits.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the audit process and products for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including the Fraud Hotline operations and audit finding follow-up.
• Participate in audit team and auditee meetings.

Reporting:

• Prepare orderly, logical workpapers that document and support the audit work and its findings and recommendations.
• Assist in detailed reporting development.
• Assist in presentation preparation for senior management and Common Council Committees.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Associate Auditor must be willing and able to:

• Meet continuing professional education (CPE) requirements of auditing standards and certifications, including 20 CPE hours annually, 80 CPE hours bi-annually with a minimum of 24 CPE hours bi-annually related to Government to comply with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book requirements.

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, urban planning or a related field.

Note: Students with an anticipated college graduation date of May 2025 may participate in the selection process, but may not be hired until the related degree has been completed.

 Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

 NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Working towards, or certification as a CIA, CPA, Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or related.

Technical:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principals, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations.
• Ability to learn and apply the City’s auditing processes and procedures effectively.
• Ability to understand a business operation, follow established procedures, and review for deficiencies through an audit.
• Ability to evaluate risk and develop audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to conduct research, perform data collection and analysis, make recommendations for corrective action, and produce reports.
• Proficiency in using standard computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and financial software systems and databases.

Communication and Interpersonal:

• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise business correspondence and reports.
• Verbal communication skills to share information and respond to questions clearly.
• Ability to work independently and function as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, management, contractors, consultants, elected officials, other City staff, community partners, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism:

• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust priorities as necessary with limited supervision.
• Ability to meet competing, challenging, and ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to effectively evaluate or make independent decisions based on experience, knowledge, and training.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy, detail, and quality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IX) is $68,244-86,854 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $70,292-$89,460 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon experience level and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Benefits: 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.