Hybrid Staff Auditor – Compliance & Internal Audit

Auditor's Office Harris County, TX; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $75,000

Zero-premium medical plan

Retirement program

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Transit/commute assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston seeks a Staff Auditor for the Compliance Audit Department. You will support audits, test controls, and communicate findings to county stakeholders, contributing to responsible fiscal management.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/related field and 0–2 years of experience, with strong communication and MS Office skills. The work is full‑time, hybrid, with on‑site requirements. Travel within Harris County may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience in auditing or finance preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements following internal standards, laws, and county policies.
• Act as liaison between audit team and client departments with professionalism.
• Perform fieldwork, including audit testing and client interviews.
• Draft concise, timely audit reports and support observations with root‑cause analysis.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston seeks a Staff Auditor for the Compliance Audit Department. You will support audits, test controls, and communicate findings to county stakeholders, contributing to responsible fiscal management.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/related field and 0–2 years of experience, with strong communication and MS Office skills. The work is full‑time, hybrid, with on‑site requirements. Travel within Harris County may be needed.