About the Role
Performs advanced to highly advanced quality control review work, including reviewing financial and performance audits and attestation engagements for compliance with standards, statutes, and departmental policies. Operates under minimal supervision with significant latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Review audit documentation for compliance with auditing standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Evaluate audit documentation to ensure sufficient evidence supports findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Analyze GAGAS, GAAS, and governmental accounting standards.
- Identify changes in professional standards and federal audit requirements to notify management and staff.
- Collaborate with project management to resolve documentation issues.
- Provide constructive feedback to project management regarding team performance.
- Assist with quality control initiatives and the development of policies and procedures.
- Serve as a subject matter resource on the interpretation and application of auditing standards.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Minimum of four years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.
- Minimum of four years of experience reviewing audit documentation for compliance.
- Requires at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CIDA.
Skills
- Knowledge of GAGAS and GAAS
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards
- Knowledge of internal controls
- Proficiency in TeamMate, Word, Excel, and Access
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Data analysis of financial transactions
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-office
- Limited telecommuting
Experience Level
- 4+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, public affairs, public administration, information systems, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $84,182 - $142,374
About the Company
- The State Auditor’s Office provides government leaders with information to improve accountability.
Equal Opportunity
- The State Auditor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
