Performs complex, technical, financial, and integrity reviews of local public agency (LPA) MFT programs for compliance to the Illinois Highway Code and department policies.
Formulates MFT audit plans and develops new and existing procedures.
Compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports summarizing work performed, detailing findings and discrepancies, and developing recommendations for correcting deficiencies.
Conducts entrance and exit conferences with LPAs as required.
Serves as the lead auditor for assigned audit teams, leading performance of audits statewide to meet Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in accounting or business administration.
Requires one year of experience such as could be acquired as a Program Integrity Auditor I and satisfactory completion of agency-sponsored program integrity training program.
Prefers extensive knowledge of the agency’s programs, policies, and regulations.
Prefers extensive knowledge of governmental program integrity review and accounting principles and practices.
Prefers the ability to prepare documentation and logical, well-ordered written reports and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Prefers the ability to develop routine and nonroutine review procedures of program integrity financial reviews.
Prefers the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating programs of a financial nature.
Prefers the ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the public and agency provider representatives.
Prefers the ability to react effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
Prefers extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days in the first year, up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reviewsaudit plansdata analysisreport preparationprogram integrity reviewaccounting principlesgovernment auditing standardsprocedures developmentcompliance review

Soft Skills

effective communicationjudgmentrelationship buildingstress managementlogical thinkingreport writingleadership