Field Auditor I

• Conducts field audits of affiliates which consist of a review of revenue and expenses to ensure financial activities are in compliance with the AFSCME Constitution and Financial Standards Code
• Prepares financial reports on findings and recommendations
• Responds to inquiries from affiliates requesting assistance or information on a number of accounting and financial matters
• Provides information on routine matters
• Assists affiliates with questions from the Internal Revenue Service and/or the Department of Labor
• Acts as liaison between affiliates and insurance company related to bonding claim activities
• As requested, conduct training courses to instruct affiliate secretary-treasurers in how to set up, maintain and monitor local union financial record keeping
• Assists in the review of affiliate financial records
• May participate in high priority projects related to accounting, pensions, conventions, organizing campaigns or others that further the mission of the International Union
• Assists with special short-term projects dealing with Accounting Department operations
• Assists in coordinating the annual informational mailing to affiliates apprising them of current IRS filing requirements of IRS Forms 990/990-EZ/990-N
• Audits surety bond and affiliate annual financial reports and generates letters with recommendations for corrective action
• Prepares delinquency listings for affiliates that have not submitted surety bond and affiliate financial reports
• Assists in the implementation of International sponsored accounting and administrative programs which convert manual systems to automated systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in accounting and auditing
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in an auditing or accounting environment
• Knowledge of forensic auditing and accounting practices and principles, and appropriate reporting requirements of financial statements
• Ability to collect, analyze and compare financial data and identify data anomalies
• Ability to conduct research and make logical, reliable, and sound financial conclusion and to make appropriate auditing judgments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and complete assignments to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite with a concentration in Excel
• Ability to use databases and financial application software
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to proofread and compose correspondence
• Extensive travel, extended work hours including weekends and a valid driver’s license are required

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