Senior Auditor - Public Sector Assurance & Advisory

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

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