STAFF AUDITOR II_MANAGEMENT & COMPLIA(1913100)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The Application deadline is Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by 11:59 PM (EST).  This is a DCSAA pay grade 40 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation.  All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $55,299.00

Salary Max:  $94,490.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

As an entry-level position, on-the-job training will be provided specific to this position to perform or assist in financial, operational and performance audits, designed to provide an assessment of District Schools, business programs, activities, or functions (both capital and non-capital) in order to promote District accountability, reduced costs, safeguard assets, improve services and facilitate decision making by the School Board, Audit Committee, Superintendent and senior staff responsible for overseeing or initiating corrective action.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Assists the immediate supervisor in planning the scope of the audits and prepares or assists in preparing audit programs.

2.            Assists the immediate supervisor in planning the audit procedures to be used.

3.            Performs or assists in the performance of audits and identifies the key internal control points of a system and evaluates and tests the system's effectiveness.

4.            Examines financial records and operational areas to ensure conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, good business practices, Federal and State laws, School Board policies, administrative directives, and manuals.

5.            Evaluates program or activity effectiveness through the application of the auditor's knowledge of business systems including financial, purchasing, and other operations and an understanding of auditing techniques.

6.            Obtains, analyzes and appraises audit data as a basis for an informed objective opinion of the adequacy of activities being audited.

7.            Assists in the preparation of audit reports and assists in discussing the reports with appropriate administrators.

8.            Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to implement past recommendations.

9.            Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Bachelor's degree in a Business-related field.

2.            As an entry-level position, solid knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.

3.            Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!