Senior Auditor - Assurance and Advisory Services

Auditor's Office Harris County, TX; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Generous retirement program

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Transit/commute assistance

Professional development opportunities

PSLF qualifying employer status

Discounts/memberships

Job summary

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston seeks a Senior Auditor to join the Assurance and Advisory Services team. You will conduct risk-based audits, lead planning, develop test programs, and guide staff through fieldwork while delivering actionable recommendations for county operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of audit experience, a Bachelor's in accounting, and preferably CPA/CIA certification. This role offers a hybrid work model, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA or CFE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent audit projects and meet deadlines.
• Lead customized audit planning and walkthroughs with clients.
• Develop audit programs and test procedures from scratch.
• Conduct fieldwork to assess internal controls and identify deficiencies.
• Review staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
• Draft clear, evidence-based audit reports and memoranda.
• Lead client meetings and maintain collaborative relationships with departments.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Audit/assurance

Analytical thinking

Documentation/writing

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CIA/CPA/CFE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Electronic workpapers

ERP systems

Job description

About the Auditor's Office

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, provides an array of essential services to its community, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office plays a vital role in supporting these services by overseeing the financial operations of over 90 departments. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, the office includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in the county's fiscal management.

Ready to make an impact through internal audit? If you want to use your skills to protect the public interest, enhance public trust in County government, and make a meaningful difference, consider joining our Assurance and Advisory Services team-we're hiring Senior Auditors!

The Assurance and Advisory Services (AAS) team within the Internal Audit Division is seeking experienced and highly motivated Senior Auditors to join its team. As a Senior Auditor, you will work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and continuous learning environment where your contributions help strengthen accountability and positively impact the community. Our audits are challenging, diverse, and tailored to the unique operations and risks of County government, giving you the opportunity to develop audit approaches and solutions from the ground up while applying your critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer Future Team Members

• Competitive Pay: Up to $103,000 annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents
• Outstanding retirement program
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Additional Perks: Subsidized transit/commute assistance, professional development/growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer status, and corporate discounts/memberships.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring strong audit experience, project management capabilities, and effective interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Senior Auditor will play a key role in providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services, evaluating internal controls and business processes, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement, and supporting the effective and efficient delivery of government operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Multiple Concurrent Projects: Adeptly manage multiple priorities, track individual and team tasks, and consistently meet established deadlines.
• Lead Customized Audit Planning: Lead walkthrough meetings with clients to understand their processes, identify key operational and financial risks, research applicable laws and regulations, and establish audit scopes and objectives.
• Develop Programs from Scratch: Apply high-level critical thinking to design tailored audit procedures and test programs from scratch.
• Conduct High-Impact Fieldwork: Independently execute audit procedures and conduct professional client interviews to assess internal controls and identify process deficiencies.
• Review Staff Workpapers: Serve as the first line of review for staff workpapers, ensuring all conclusions are fully supported, accurate, and high-quality, while providing actionable, constructive feedback to junior auditors.
• Draft Impactful Reports: Author clear, concise, and evidence-based audit reports and consulting memos from scratch, focusing on root-cause remediation and delivering real cost-effective value to County operations.
• Independently Lead Client Meetings: Confidently lead key client meetings (planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork updates) and maintain a proactive, collaborative relationship with County departments.
• Perform administrative tasks, special projects, and other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional audit experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA or CFE) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly effective project management skills with the ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities, track individual and team tasks, and consistently meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards, Texas Local Government Code, and applicable laws/regulations.
• Ability to independently and proactively take ownership of an audit from planning through reporting and wrap-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational findings into clear, concise, and highly professional reports and verbal presentations.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to accurately identify issues even when working with incomplete data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, electronic workpapers, and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information.

General Information

• Position Type: Full-time | Regular
• Work Location: Harris County Auditor's Office, 1111 Fannin St. 10th Floor
• Work Environment: This position operates in a hybrid work environment and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week on-site.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 40 hrs. per week
• Travel: Ability to travel to various locations within Harris County
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push/pull up to 20 lbs. and lift/carry up to 20 lbs.

The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx