Senior QA & Fraud Risk Auditor

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle's Human Services Department is seeking a Principal Accountant to serve as a subject matter expert in fiscal compliance, sub-recipient monitoring under 2 CFR 200, and fraud risk management within the Quality Assurance Team of the Finance Division.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead comprehensive fiscal reviews, support audits, advise on internal controls, and develop risk assessment frameworks to ensure transparent, compliant spending across HSD-funded

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Four years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or financial analysis.
• Alternative: combination of education/training/experience meeting equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fiscal and operational reviews of HSD-funded agencies to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead sensitive assignments as directed, including special investigations, whistle blower investigations and other investigations alleging potential fraud.
• Implement proactive fraud detection and monitoring measures, including data analytics and anomaly identification; escalate concerns through established protocols.
• Conduct investigative fact-finding interviews, as needed.
• Perform detailed analysis of agency audits, financial statements, and IRS Form 990 filings; identify discrepancies and evaluate the associated corrective actions.
• Review and assess financial statements and budget proposals during RFP/RFI processes to evaluate financial health, soundness, and risk exposure.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business or related field

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The City of Seattle's Human Services Department is seeking a Principal Accountant to serve as a subject matter expert in fiscal compliance, sub-recipient monitoring under 2 CFR 200, and fraud risk management within the Quality Assurance Team of the Finance Division.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead comprehensive fiscal reviews, support audits, advise on internal controls, and develop risk assessment frameworks to ensure transparent, compliant spending across HSD-funded