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About the Role
We are seeking inquisitive, personable, motivated, analytical, and innovative problem solvers with a desire to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, which is why we accept undergraduates from all majors. Our staff have varied backgrounds, such as accounting, business/economics, public policy, mathematics, government, music, radio-television- film, philosophy, and sports management. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of our desired qualifications listed. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% within Texas. This position is primarily in-office, with limited telecommuting days available based on team and agency needs. Regular onsite attendance is considered an essential function of this position.
Responsibilities
- Perform audit procedures, prepare audit documentation, reach conclusions based on audit evidence, and make recommendations to improve government operations.
- Conduct audit procedures on financial and/or performance audits of agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities that receive state funding.
- Review fiscal and accounting functions and systems including pension and investment funds.
- Review and test accounting records.
- Develop estimates and expectations of financial statement accounts.
- Review financial trends and analyze variances.
- Analyze financial statement account balances and draw conclusions.
- Review the operations and management of various State programs to assess their effectiveness.
- Conduct research.
- Evaluate compliance with laws, policies and regulations.
- Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Provide objective analysis to assist agency management in improving operational performance.
- Review and evaluate internal controls, including information technology system controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (copy of transcript requested upon interview) in accounting, business administration, computer science, computer/management information systems, economics, finance, math, public affairs or related fields.
- No experience necessary for Auditor I.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields is required for Auditor II.
- Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) may substitute for experience for Auditor II.
- Experience in public sector auditing (financial, performance, or information systems), federal compliance auditing (single audit), budgeting in Texas government, or accounting/business processes is preferred.
- Knowledge of student financial aid, research and development, investments and derivatives, accounting and auditing standards, State computer systems, state contracting, new and emerging technology is preferred.
- Working toward becoming or achieved designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA) is desired.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Skills
- Auditing
- Information technology/systems auditing
- Data analysis
- Accounting
- Public policy
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Information technology system controls
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- In-office
- Limited telecommuting
- Travel up to 25% within Texas
Experience Level
- Auditor I: No experience necessary
- Auditor II: 1 to 3 years’ experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- Auditor I: $52,000 – $77,548.56/year
- Auditor II: $56,000 – $88,786.92/year
About the Company
- The State Auditor’s Office
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 in employment or in the provision of services. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Office.