SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Auditor I
POSITION NUMBER: AF1010B FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position performs review of all county accounts payable,
coordinates the County’s allocation program, performs some general ledger reconciliation, and
other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Financial Administrator and/or Deputy
Financial Administrator.
WORK PERFORMED
45% Auditing. Audits and approves all county accounts payable, including review of expense
coding, backup documentation, compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies,
including verification of correct issuance of payments. Verifies administrative costs due to
vendors from bi-weekly payroll reports. Verifies and approves bank account payment
transactions by daily cut-off time.
30% General Accounting. Reconciles general and subsidiary (job) ledgers on a monthly basis.
Reconciles intra- and inter-department transfers on a monthly basis. Creates and enters
journal entries in the general ledger. Audits and reconciles payroll payables for
contributions and deductions. Provides year end expense accruals and other reports for the
external auditors, as assigned.
15% Allocations. Prepares the annual contracts for the county’s budgeted allocations to be
presented for signature. Communicates with the various organizations regarding annual
budget requests, contracts, quarterly reports, quarterly payments and delinquent reports.
10% Other Duties/Special Projects. Assists with special projects. Responsible for other
miscellaneous office duties including providing support to department employees, other
departments and external auditors.
