AUDITOR (INSPECTOR GENERAL)
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles Metro
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary: $70,512.00 - $105,788.80 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400277
Cabinet: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cost Center: 1310 - INSPECTOR GENERAL
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Analyzes Metro operations and management practices or evaluates costs (proposed or claimed) by contractors. This position will be responsible for conducting audits and reviews across all of Metro's Operations. Key responsibilities include data review, fieldwork, utilizing project management software, and drafting and editing reports. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence one to two days per week.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Working Conditions
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audit.
04
Please describe your relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audit. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
05
Do you have or are you able to obtain a California Class C driver license prior to beginning employment with Metro?
06
Please select the certifications you have obtained.
07
Please describe your experience working in an Inspector General's Office or government entity. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
08
Please describe your experience conducting audit activities related to law enforcement, construction, procurements, information technology or transportation. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
09
Please describe your experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and scopes for audit projects. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
10
Please describe your experience utilizing business software such as Power BI, IDEA, Toad, and Teammate. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience researching and proposing creative and impactful audit projects that address agency activities. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
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Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400277
Cabinet: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cost Center: 1310 - INSPECTOR GENERAL
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Analyzes Metro operations and management practices or evaluates costs (proposed or claimed) by contractors. This position will be responsible for conducting audits and reviews across all of Metro's Operations. Key responsibilities include data review, fieldwork, utilizing project management software, and drafting and editing reports. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence one to two days per week.
Examples of Duties
- Verifies the accuracy of Metro's records pertaining to recordkeeping practices, assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions, and recommends improvements
- Reviews and analyzes contractors' accounting system, financial statements, and compliance with the contract provisions and applicable rules and regulations
- Evaluates management information systems, policies and procedures, and internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and standards
- Plans audits and completes various audit activities which include fieldwork, analysis, and report development and presentation
- Assists in the development of the audit plan for the team, conducts an assigned specific phase or section of the audit, prepares findings and recommendations for the report, and contributes to report presentation and follow-up
- Prepares work papers and audit reports and discusses findings and conclusions with Metro management, officials, and contractors
- Recommends corrective actions to be taken based on findings of errors, or non-compliance
- Provides audit support to Metro departments to strengthen internal controls and ensure accuracy of financial statements
- Acts as a liaison with all levels of management to ensure the implementation of approved audit recommendations
- Develops audit procedures with proposed timeframes and budgetary estimates to ensure timely completion of audit assignments
- Conducts field audits and performs special auditing assignments such as studies of specific operations requiring data development and interpretation of unusual factors
- Establishes and maintains rapport with contractors, Metro staff, and city personnel
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- One year of relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audits
- Valid California Class C Driver's License
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in an Inspector General's Office or government entity
- Experience conducting audit activities related to law enforcement, construction, procurements, information technology or transportation
- Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and scopes for audit projects
- Experience utilizing business software such as Power BI, IDEA, Toad, and Teammate
- Experience researching and proposing creative and impactful audit projects that address agency activities
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Theories, principles, and practices of governmental accounting, business finance, internal audit, and financial audit
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal audits for a public agency, such as Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
- Research and report preparation methods
- Internal controls and risk assessments
- Relevant computer business software applications
- Problem solving and effectively organizing and documenting observations and analysis leading to proposed recommendations or solutions
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Using applicable computer software applications to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports
- Perform statistical and financial analyses
- Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish constructive working relationships with audited agency management and staff, and to maintain credibility throughout the audit process
- Organize, coordinate, and perform multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Handle highly confidential information
- Determine strategies to achieve goals
- Compile and analyze complex data
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices
- Establish constructive working relationships with audited agency management and staff, and to maintain credibility throughout the audit process
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Working Conditions
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audit.
- No relevant experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but fewer than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but fewer than 5 years
- 5 years or more
04
Please describe your relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audit. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
05
Do you have or are you able to obtain a California Class C driver license prior to beginning employment with Metro?
- Yes
- No
06
Please select the certifications you have obtained.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- I do not have any of the certifications listed.
07
Please describe your experience working in an Inspector General's Office or government entity. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
08
Please describe your experience conducting audit activities related to law enforcement, construction, procurements, information technology or transportation. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
09
Please describe your experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and scopes for audit projects. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
10
Please describe your experience utilizing business software such as Power BI, IDEA, Toad, and Teammate. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience researching and proposing creative and impactful audit projects that address agency activities. For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
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