Auditor (Bankruptcy)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Trustee Program in Peoria, IL seeks an Auditor to perform financial analysis and investigative work in bankruptcy cases under applicable law, supporting litigation and civil enforcement efforts. The role parallels work done by a public accounting firm and involves complex Chapter 7 and 11 matters.

Responsibilities include examining financial documentation, testifying when required, and ensuring compliance with forms and documents. Applications must be submitted by 09/13/2026 (EST).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

For qualification requirements and application details, visit U.S. Trustee Program | Auditor Recruitment or select the Apply link. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2026 to receive consideration.