Chief Deputy Auditor
Jackson County, MissouriKansas City, Missouri, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
87888 - 87888 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO. The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years. Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri. We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations. Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.
Job Description
Responsible for management of the Audit Department in the absence of the County Legislative Auditor. Discusses audit program with County Auditor and remainder of Audit staff as instructed by the County Auditor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (emphasis in Accounting) from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of related work experience in Public Accounting or a government auditing office.
- Certified Public Accountant License preferred but not required.
- Must possess/maintain valid Driver's License or other government-issue identification.
- Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
