Auditor I-III (Statewide)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certification

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission is hiring for Auditor I-III (Fiscal Monitor) to conduct on-site compliance reviews of programs and grants. Roles range from entry-level to senior, with supervision and guidance depending on level. Applicants should have accounting/auditing experience and relevant licenses.

Position located in Austin, with option to work from statewide offices; travel up to 25% within Texas is required. Family-friendly workplace with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, or related analysis.
• Two years of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, or related analysis.
• Three years of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, or related analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to programs and/or grants.
• Perform on-site and desk reviews of contractors for compliance with program requirements.
• Monitor reviews and evaluate fiscal management systems and programmatic performance for compliance.
• Review case documentation to ensure program eligibility and service delivery compliance.
• Examine accounting records to verify allowability and reasonableness of expenses.
• Review contractor procurement and contract files for conformance with program rules.
• Prepare work papers and identify findings of non-compliance with recommendations.
• Verify conformance of contractor internal controls.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

UGG knowledge

Audit techniques

Team leadership

Education

CPA license (TX)

CIA or CISA certificate

Job description

Who We Are

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We’re a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. We are looking to hire for Auditor I-III (Fiscal Monitor) positions to work for the FDCM / Subrecipient Monitoring department. Although this position is located at our Main building at 101 E 15th St, Austin, TX, the job can be performed from any of our office locations statewide. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be able to plan for and execute detailed on-site compliance reviews of programs and grantees to determine the degree of adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies.

What You Will Do

Auditor I: Perform entry-level (journey-level) auditing work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Auditor II: Perform moderately complex (journey-level) auditing work. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Auditor III: Perform complex (senior-level) auditing work. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Review and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to programs and/or grants as assigned, and Texas Administrative Code requirements.
• Perform on-site and desk reviews of assigned contractors to ascertain compliance with federal or state program requirements.
• Perform monitoring reviews and evaluates fiscal management systems and/or programmatic performance for compliance.
• Review case documentation to ensure program eligibility and service delivery are in compliance with federal, state and/or local requirements, and/or
• Examine accounting records to verify the allowability and reasonableness of program expenses under all applicable conditions of the grants.
• Perform a review of contractor procurement, vendor contract, client and applicable files to verify the accuracy and conformance of program rules and regulations.
• Prepare timely, accurate and complete work papers and identifies findings of non-compliance and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Perform procedures to verify conformance of contractor internal controls.
• Assist with or analyzes program and/or fiscal data to assess existing or potential areas of risk which would prevent customers from receiving workforce services.
• Research legal, technical or policy issues as needed.
• Prepare other correspondence, as necessary.
• May be called to serve as a witness and provide testimony in administrative and/or judicial proceedings.
• Perform other duties and task as assigned.

You Qualify With

Auditor I:

• One year of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, or in management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or in positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• A license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas, a certificate to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will satisfy the minimum requirements.

Auditor II

• Two years of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or in positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• A license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas, a certificate to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will satisfy the minimum requirements.

Auditor III

• Three years of full-time experience in in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or in positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• A license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas, a certificate to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will satisfy the minimum requirements.

You Are a Great Fit With

• Knowledge of fiscal and/or program operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)
• Skill in composing clear and concise audit procedures, work papers, findings and recommendations
• Ability to train others and to lead a monitoring team
• Ability to gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information, and to communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively
• Ability to process and assimilate large amounts of reading materials; to perform numerical analyses; to interpret statutes and instructions; to evaluate accounting and/or management operations systems for accuracy and legal conformance; and to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers into a final report format

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $5,000-$5,600.00/month (Depending on experience)
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf.