Staff Auditor: Impactful Public Finance & Controls

Harris County, TX; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Zero-premium medical plan

Outstanding retirement program

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Transit/commute assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Auditor to support a variety of Assurance and Advisory Services audits. You will work alongside experienced professionals from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and completion, including first-time audits where you help develop the audit approach and evaluate controls.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with on-site requirements and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and value for county departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related technical subject matter.
• Zero to two years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of auditing, accounting business processes or related technical matters.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project risk assessments, scoping, and audit work plan development under appropriate supervision.
• Execute audit engagements in accordance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and complete base-level documentation in audit systems with high attention to detail.
• Perform audit test work, review transactions and supporting documents, participate in client interviews, and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and County departmental structures, identifying findings and proposing cost-effective, root-cause recommendations.
• Support senior auditors by contributing to the drafting of concise, factual audit reports and updating audit programs.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business

Job description

Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Auditor to support a variety of Assurance and Advisory Services audits. You will work alongside experienced professionals from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and completion, including first-time audits where you help develop the audit approach and evaluate controls.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with on-site requirements and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and value for county departments.