AUDITOR III (C)

Position Overview

COME JOIN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM, with a record of proven, positive impact to the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of Auditor III.

The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for the Illinois government, charged by the Constitution with maintaining the state’s central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds. The office processes more than 16 million transactions annually and serves as a “fiscal watchdog” to ensure that all state payments meet the requirements of the law. The Comptroller’s office provides meaningful and timely fiscal information to help state policymakers adopt effective policies. The office continually seeks new ways to improve how it serves the public. The Comptroller has updated and streamlined the Comptroller’s website and has led the process of updating the state’s payroll and accounting systems. Comptroller Mendoza is committed to running the Office of Comptroller as a financial watchdog for the interest of Illinois citizens and to installing the most modern and transparent systems to make the state’s financial information available to all. 

Major Function

Under direction of the Director, PLACE Division, examines books and records of licensees to ensure compliance with the Illinois Cemetery Care Act, the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act, the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act; and the Illinois Crematory Act; secures information regarding exempt cemeteries and identifies and effects registration of non-registered exempt cemeteries, as defined in Section 8 of the Illinois Cemetery Care Act; Investigates cemeteries to ensure that they are well maintained, performs outreach efforts regarding consumer rights.

Job Responsibilities

• Audits accounts of funeral homes and cemeteries to ensure accuracy of records
  • Verify information on affidavits and assignments are correct
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements (licensing, reporting, bonding, and entrustment requirements)
  • Reviews licensee's annual reports and investment schedules
  • Examines contracts, securities, etc.
  • Review crematory records for crematory act compliance

• Prepares audit work papers, questionnaires and examines reports and submits to Chicago office; follows up on any problems identified by senior staff

• Performs investigative field checks to ensure the licensing of all custodians of trust funds as required by the various Acts
  • Contacts banking institutions to determine if trust funds are held for licensed entities
  • Ensures that cemeteries are properly identified and registered or licensed
  • Secures information related to cemetery exemptions (ownership, reason for its exemption such as religious, municipal, State, federal, fraternal or family burial ground, etc.)
  • Follows up on delinquent licensees
  • Detemines if required fees have been submitted

• Works with licenseees to resolve problems identified in audit and explains requirements

• Performs outreach efforts to various  groups concerning consumer rights as defined in the Illinois Cemetery Care Act, the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act, and the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act. This may include oral presentations to educate and respond to consumer inquiries

• Performs other duties and special assignments that are resonably within the scope of the duties defined above

Minimum Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in auditing and accounting.

• Requires two (2) years of professional experience on the staff of a practicing public accountant of this or any other state or in a responsible audit position performing work normally directed toward the expression of an independent opinion on financial statements in a government agency, including experience in 1) auditing the books independent organizational units in which the results of such auditing are reported to a third party, 2) auditing the books and accounts or financial activities of partnerships, corporations, or other persons, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Location

Applicants must reside in or contiguous to the assigned location as listed above.

Travel

This position requires travel, using own transportation.

Territory

Counties: Cook, DuPage, some Will, some Lake

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires thorough knowledge of the Cemetery Care Act, Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act and the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act, and Crematory Act.
• Requires working knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures, methods, and techniques as they relate to the Cemetery Care Act, Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act, and the illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act. 
• Requires ability to analyze accounting records, including financial statements and reports.
• Requires ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal effectively with problems.
• Requires knowledge of effective communication techniques.
• Requires ability and willingness to travel.
• Requires the ability to create and manage a schedule in order to accomplish required audits.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Requires ability to work independently and effectively. 

Benefits

This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will annually accrue 12 paid sick days, a minimum of 12 paid vacation days, 4 paid personal days, and be afforded 14 paid state holidays, prorated based on start date. 

Equal Employment and Commitment to Diversity

The Illinois Office of Comptroller provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Illinois Office of Comptroller is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is the Illinois Office of Comptroller's policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. The Illinois Office of Comptroller prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of, employees or applicants based on a disability or because an employee has requested reasonable accommodation. 

The Illinois Office of Comptroller is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the agency and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in agency policy and organizational culture.