Auditor (Bankruptcy)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Trustee Program (USTP) seeks an Auditor to perform financial analysis and investigative work in bankruptcy matters, supporting litigation and civil enforcement efforts. The role involves applying professional accounting knowledge to complex chapter 7 and 11 cases and coordinating with Trial Attorneys.

The Auditor will examine financial documentation, provide auditing services, and ensure debtor compliance with required forms.

Qualifications

• The Auditor applies professional accounting knowledge to complex bankruptcy matters.
• Ability to analyze financial documentation and provide accurate findings.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional accounting knowledge to complex chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases.
• Work with Trial Attorneys to analyze bankruptcy cases and supporting financial documentation for potential testimony.
• Perform exams, audits, reviews, and analyses of bankruptcy cases; assess trustees’ adequacy and compliance.
• Provide accounting and auditing services related to chapter 7 and 11 matters.
• Coordinate with Trial Attorneys on large chapter 11 cases to assess information provided by debtors.
• Ensure compliance with required forms and documents by debtors.

Job description

The Auditor is responsible for the financial analysis and investigative work associated with bankruptcy cases under applicable law, to support the litigation and civil enforcement efforts of the USTP. The Auditor performs work that is similar in scope and complexity to that performed by a public accounting firm.

The typical duties of an Auditor include:

• Apply professional accounting knowledge and understanding of general business operations to complex chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases;
• Work closely with Trial Attorneys to analyze bankruptcy cases and supporting financial documentation to determine adequacy and accuracy, sometimes for testimony at trial;
• Perform exams, audits, reviews, and analysis of bankruptcy cases administered by standing and panel trustees. Determine trustees’ adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with accounting principles and practices;
• Provide a variety of accounting and auditing services associated with chapter 7 and 11 matters;
• Work closely with Trial Attorneys on large chapter 11 cases to determine the adequacy of information provided by debtors at the beginning of the case and during its pendency; and,
• Ensure the debtor's compliance with required forms and documents.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2026 to receive consideration.