Public Sector Internal Auditor: Varied, Data-Driven Impact

Johnson County Texas; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457(b)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson County Texas is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the County Auditor’s Office. The role involves performing financial, operational, compliance, and internal-control audits across county government, with exposure to many departments and processes.

You will independently manage audits from planning through completion, learn county operations, and contribute to stronger controls and stewardship of public resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in internal or governmental auditing, financial analysis, or related area.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan audits, develop objectives, scope, and testing procedures.
• Conduct financial, operational, and internal-control audits and reviews.
• Evaluate internal controls and safeguarding of assets.
• Analyze data, identify trends, anomalies, and risks using audit software and Excel.
• Develop audit findings and practical recommendations.
• Prepare clear, professional audit reports and discuss results with leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Professional judgment

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Caseware IDEA

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Johnson County Texas is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the County Auditor’s Office. The role involves performing financial, operational, compliance, and internal-control audits across county government, with exposure to many departments and processes.

You will independently manage audits from planning through completion, learn county operations, and contribute to stronger controls and stewardship of public resources.