Legislative Auditor I — Govt Audit & Compliance

Tn Dept Of Compt Of Treas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury seeks a Legislative Auditor 1 to perform professional external post-audit work in the Division of State Audit or Local Government Audit. You will examine books, verify compliance with statutes, and prepare findings under government auditing standards, collaborating with other auditors as needed.

The role requires an accounting or business degree with CPA eligibility, readiness to travel up to ~50% (overnight stays Mon-Wed), and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting or business administration with a minimum of 30 semester hours in accounting, 150 total semester hours, and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in the State of Tennessee.
• Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with the public and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Examines the accounts or books of state, county, local government departments or agencies and other entities receiving public funds.
• Determines if records are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable law.
• Prepares audit working papers and presents information and conclusions.
• Writes audit findings and recommendations.
• Assists higher level auditors in more difficult aspects of auditing.

Skills

Audit standards

Public sector auditing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Accounting or Business Administration degree

CPA eligibility

Job description

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury seeks a Legislative Auditor 1 to perform professional external post-audit work in the Division of State Audit or Local Government Audit. You will examine books, verify compliance with statutes, and prepare findings under government auditing standards, collaborating with other auditors as needed.

The role requires an accounting or business degree with CPA eligibility, readiness to travel up to ~50% (overnight stays Mon-Wed), and strong analytical and