Audit Analyst I

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, MO seeks an Audit Analyst to develop overhead rates, plan audits, and ensure compliance with FAR and government regulations. You will analyze expenses, prepare findings, and coordinate with internal staff and external auditors.

The role emphasizes accurate data review, documentation, and timely communication of audit results to leadership, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience required; 8 years acceptable in lieu.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supports audits of expenses using sampling techniques under guidance.
• Contributes to thorough financial cost analyses at firmwide and project levels.
• Reviews basic contract terms for compliance with FAR Part 31 and other regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of information regarding regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

ACL

IDEA

Job description

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for developing overhead rates, preparing proposals, and conducting client audits. The role is primarily responsible for planning audits of accounting and financial information, with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), as well as other Federal and State governmental regulations. The Audit Analyst conducts audits that address various complexities of problems and procedures, providing senior leadership with objective analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and observations on the activities under review.What You’ll Do:Supports audits of expenses, utilizing statistical sampling techniques under guidance.Contributes to thorough financial cost analyses at both firmwide and individual project levels, under the guidance of senior team members. Analyzes and audits expenses and financial data to ensure compliance with FAR, external regulations, and corporate policies.Reviews basic contract terms for compliance with FAR Part 31, Cost Principles, and other regulatory requirements.Assists in the preparation and submission of information regarding the firm’s compliance with government regulations.Reviews and validates audit findings, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.Coordinates activities with Operations staff, external auditors and supports specialized audits.Assists leadership in both qualitative and quantitative evaluations to ensure audit objectives are met and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.Prepares certifications and responses to accounting and pricing questionnaires.Assists in communicating annual audited rates and ongoing audit results to internal and external stakeholders.Supports the calculation of overhead rates throughout the year, contributing to reports presented to senior leadership that identify issues, risks, and recommend corrective approaches.Assists in payment and collection efforts related to subconsultant audit findings.Stays updated on regulatory changes and analyzes any impacts to the firm.Contributes to internal training efforts with stakeholders on FAR and other government regulations, covering issues, changes, and proper compliance.Performs other duties as assigned.What You’ll Need:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 4 years relevant experience, orIn lieu of education, 8 years of relevant work experienceWhat You'll Bring:Working knowledge of FAR Part 31Proficient in Microsoft ExcelStrong analytical, problem-solving, and research skillsGood communication skills, written and verbal.Developing organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Strong attention to detail.Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues/impacts, offering well-thought-out solutions to leadership for timely resolution.Identifies opportunities for improvementsWhat We Prefer:CPA, CIA, MBAExperience with audit software programs such as ACL and IDEAExperience with SQLAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#NF #FinanceAccounting.Locations:Kansas City, MO.....................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.