Judicial Branch Auditor

As you gain experience, your role will evolve, leading you into a world of diversified responsibilities under broader supervision. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring that our courts uphold the highest standards of internal controls, meticulously assessing their compliance and conducting a variety of financial and operational reviews that delve deep into the heart of our judicial system.

The Judicial Branch Auditor is responsible for analyzing fiscal processes, scrutinizing internal controls, fine-tuning procedures, optimizing systems, refining policies, and conducting field investigations. 

As the Judicial Branch Auditor, your impact will resonate across the Nevada Supreme Court, as you prepare and present reports with findings and recommendations for continuous improvement. In addition, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial best practices and minimum acceptable standards through engaging training sessions.

If you are passionate about auditing, seeking a challenge, and want to make a difference in the judicial landscape, join us in this adventure and be a driving force for excellence!

Training is offered including IIA and ACFE training!  

After an initial training period, there may be an opportunity for a hybrid remote/in-office schedule. Travel is required. 

Examples of Duties: 

• Assists with conducting reviews and analyses of operations and fiscal affairs, organizational structure, and responsibilities as it affects the efficiency and effectiveness of the department as part of the audit team.
• Reviews procedures and operating controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines and standards.
• Audits court records for financial accountability, case tracking, records management, and asset control.
• Ascertains reliability of management data developed and appraises the quality of performance for assigned responsibilities and recommends operational improvements.
• Prepares audit work papers, documenting each step in the audit program, and ensuring information is presented clearly, concisely, accurately, and in a logical format. 
• Performs transaction and compliance testing to evaluate the existence, efficiency and effectiveness of internal control procedures. Documents result of tests and inquiries by preparing acceptable working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment.
• Assists in analyzing and recommending methods to operating and fiscal management problems.
• Assists in conducting compliance audits to ensure that funds are being spent in accordance with grantor or funding rules and regulations as part of the audit team.
• Assists in developing or making recommendations on matters requiring new policy or changes to existing policy based on audit findings.
• Assists in conducting special studies, reviews, or other related audit projects.
• Assists with assessing program effectiveness and proposing enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

•   Prior auditing experience. 
• Creativity: Ability to think innovatively and develop new approaches to auditing processes.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to thoroughly examine and analyze financial records and documentation.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate audit findings clearly.
• Time Management: Efficient organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• Prior experience in government, regulatory, internal audit, court, or government finance roles is a plus! 

Effectively works remotely and collaborates with employees from a remote location, as needed. Must have expertise in virtual meeting platforms, such as Teams. Must have the ability to work remotely via an internet network connection provided by the employee. This connection speed must be sufficient to perform all duties. A minimum of 50-100 mb download speeds are required. Higher connection speed may be required if sharing this connection with other members in an employee’s household.

Additional

Carson City, as the capital of Nevada, offers its own unique blend of sunshine, recreational activities, and proximity to natural wonders.  Carson City enjoys a sunny climate throughout the year, providing ample opportunities to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The city is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the stunning Lake Tahoe. Carson City and its vicinity offer a wide range of recreational activities including skiing, snowboarding, golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, and fishing in the nearby mountain ranges, trails, and rivers and lakes. Carson City's small-town charm and sense of community create a welcoming environment for residents. Located near Carson City, Reno offers a vibrant city atmosphere with a variety of entertainment options, including casinos, shows, dining, and shopping.  Nevada's beautiful landscape, exciting adventures, and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! 

Benefits include: 

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family are offered. 
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. 
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. 
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). 
• Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public service loan forgiveness. 
• Flexibility: a work-life balance beyond compare! 

Please note the posted salary is based on the Employee/Employer paid contribution plan to PERS.

 Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references.