Senior Auditor (Auditor III)

Texas State Auditor's Office; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Auditor’s Office seeks Senior Auditors to perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, and conduct audit procedures for financial and performance audits across state agencies and higher education institutions.

The role includes IT audit procedures and data analysis using tools such as Excel, Access, ACL, and SAS. Travel within Texas up to 25% is required; the position is primarily in-office with limited telecommuting based on team needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, CIS or related field.
• 2–4 years’ auditing or IT auditing experience.
• Certifications/advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete significant portions of audits.
• Review IT systems and controls for data reliability and security.
• Prepare flowcharts, diagrams, and tables of IT systems.
• Use data analysis tools to support audit procedures.
• Prepare and review audit documentation for standards compliance.
• Present findings clearly to clients and management.
• Work independently with some supervisor guidance.

Skills

Auditing standards

IT system controls

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

ACL

SAS

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY: $64,000 – $101,651.16 /yr

HIRE DATE: TBD

HOURS PER WEEK: 40; Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas required.

NO. OF OPENINGS: Multiple

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The SAO does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa and does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

General Description

The successful applicant will perform auditing work for the State Auditor’s Office, the independent auditing organization of Texas state government. Senior Auditors perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, conduct audit procedures, reach conclusions based on evidence, and make recommendations to improve government operations. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. We are seeking Senior Auditors able to manage and conduct audit procedures (including IT audit procedures) on financial and/or performance audits of agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities that receive state funding. Applicants must be willing to travel within Texas up to 25 percent of the time. This position is primarily in-office, with limited telecommuting days available based on team and agency needs. Regular onsite attendance is considered an essential function of this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for planning and completing a significant aspect of an audit.
• Reviews IT systems and controls (general and application) at state entities to assess data reliability and security and vulnerability of systems.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of flowcharts, diagrams, and tables that depict IT systems and processes.
• Applies project management tools to plan and track an audit’s timeframes.
• Determines the appropriate data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Access, ACL, SAS) and is able to use one or more to complete audit procedures.
• Prepares and reviews others audit documentation to ensure conformance with auditing standards.
• Concisely and accurately presents verbal and written information to clients and management.
• Works independently with some guidance from supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (copy of transcript requested upon interview) or Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, computer/management information systems or related field. 2 to 4 years’ experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields. Relevant certifications and advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience. Certifications, advanced degrees, and years of experience will be considered in determining salary level.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of auditing standards.
• Knowledge various audit methods, including process mapping.
• Knowledge of information technology/system controls.
• Skill in critical thinking
• Skill in identifying and assessing internal control structures.
• Skill in sampling and interpreting results.
• Skill in data analysis techniques.
• Skill in identifying and assessing risks.Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing accurate and logical conclusions about information.
• Skill in communicating complex and technical information in writing and verbally both clearly and concisely.
• Ability to apply project management concepts to plan and monitor own and others’ work.
• Ability to supervise and coach others and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in public sector auditing (information systems or financial), Single Audit Act federal compliance auditing, cost accounting, budgeting in Texas government, or accounting/business processes. Desired certifications include: Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications.

The State Auditor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Office.