Senior IT Auditor - Government & IT Controls

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

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.