Audit Analyst I

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston seeks an accounting/auditing professional to conduct audits of school districts' monthly reimbursement requests and review invoices for large construction projects. You will identify ineligible costs and communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 2–4 years of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A hybrid schedule (minimum two days in-office) is expected, along with preparing audit reports and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or business management.
• Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule - minimum of two in-office days per week.
• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and general report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of monthly reimbursement requests from school districts.
• Review invoices for construction projects ranging from $1M to $400M.
• Identify ineligible, excluded, erroneous, and duplicate costs.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and issues.
• Prepare audit reports and closeout packages for review and distribution.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

Data analysis

Report writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ProPay System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Conduct audits of participating school districts' monthly reimbursement requests.
• Review reimbursement requests and invoices for construction projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million.
• Identify ineligible, unrelated, excluded, erroneous, and duplicate costs.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and clarification of issues.
• Organize invoices related to the ProPay System requests.
• Collaborate with Capital Planning and Finance teams to review reimbursement requests and ensure timely payment.
• Track projects entering closeout and catalog required documentation.
• Perform closeout audits of completed school construction projects.
• Prepare audit reports and closeout packages for review and distribution to districts.
• Assist with archiving final closeout audits.
• Review and update internal controls and policies related to reimbursement requests.
• Maintain records supporting an audit trail.
• Create and maintain relevant reports and prepare ad hoc analyses.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries.
• Participate in outreach, training, and support sessions for districts and Owner's Project Managers.
• Collect data and perform research on project pipeline status to inform request-review prioritization and audit preparation.
• Assist with data requests for the annual financial audit and cross-training related to financial statement support.
• Assist with the MSBA fixed asset inventory and annual reconciliation.
• Perform other assigned duties and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management.
• Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulas to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through inquiry.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and financial reports.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in auditing and accounting principles, with a strong ability to analyze financial documents and prepare comprehensive reports. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely processing of reimbursement requests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Two to Four Years of Professional Experience in Accounting or Auditing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Auditing and Accounting Principles
• Ability to Prepare Financial Reports

Hard Skills

• Auditing
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Mathematical Calculations
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Record Keeping
• Cost Identification
• Documentation Management
• Closeout Audits

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Judgment
• Discretion
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Reimbursement Requests
• Construction Projects
• Audit Trail
• Internal Controls
• Financial Audit

Tools & Technologies

• ProPay System
• Microsoft Office Suite