Public Sector Compliance Auditor (Staff Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Transit assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston seeks a Staff Auditor to join the Compliance Audit Department. The role blends independent work with team collaboration to evaluate county operations, identify improvement opportunities, and support statutory responsibilities.

Under the Compliance Audit Manager, you will perform fieldwork, conduct audit testing and client interviews, draft concise reports, and contribute to strengthening internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of internal auditing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with basic proficiency in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and critical-thinking ability.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through on tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements in adherence with the Global Internal Audit Standards, Local Government Code, applicable regulations, and county policies.
• Serve as a liaison between the audit team and client departments, building professional respectful relationships through regular interaction.
• Perform fieldwork activities, including audit testing and client interviews.
• Work with the audit team on multiple concurrent engagements.
• Participate in the development of audit observations and recommendations with root‑cause remediation.
• Draft concise, timely, fact‑based audit reports.
• Maintain strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Complete administrative tasks such as daily check‑ins, email review, and planning assigned work.
• Provide support on special projects or administrative assignments as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

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

Job description

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston seeks a Staff Auditor to join the Compliance Audit Department. The role blends independent work with team collaboration to evaluate county operations, identify improvement opportunities, and support statutory responsibilities.

Under the Compliance Audit Manager, you will perform fieldwork, conduct audit testing and client interviews, draft concise reports, and contribute to strengthening internal controls.