Audit Quality Control Reviewer

<p><strong>ANNUAL SALARY: </strong>$69,572 - $114,098</p> <p><strong>HIRE DATE</strong>: TBD</p> <p><strong>HOURS PER WEEK</strong>: 40; Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas required.</p> <p><strong>LOCATION</strong>: Austin, Texas (No satellite offices.)</p> <p><strong>NO. OF OPENINGS</strong>: Multiple</p> <p><strong>SPONSORSHIP: </strong>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GENERAL DESCRIPTION</strong></span></p> <p>Performs highly complex to advanced quality control review work. Work involves reviewing financial and performance audits and attestation engagements for completeness; compliance with standards; uniformity in methods; and adherence to statutes, departmental rulings, and legal decisions. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. &nbsp;<strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WORK LOCATION</span><br></strong></p> <p>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 the position.&nbsp;<strong><br></strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED</strong></span></p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Reviews audit documentation to determine compliance with relevant auditing standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Evaluates audit documentation to determine whether it provides sufficient and appropriate evidence to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations; and ensures audit objectives are met.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Performs analysis of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), governmental accounting standards, and other relevant standards, subject areas, and control structures.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and audit staff.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborates with project management to address documentation issues and ensures timely resolution.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Provides timely and constructive feedback to project management regarding the performance of project teams.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Performs related work as assigned.</p> <p><strong><u>GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES<br><br></u></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Experience and Education</span> <br></strong>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, public affairs, public administration, information systems, or a related field. A minimum of three years of accounting or auditing experience, including two years of reviewing audit documentation for compliance with relevant auditing standards. <br><br><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities&nbsp;</span><br></strong>Knowledge of GAGAS, GAAS, governmental accounting standards, and other relevant standards; of business, financial, and non-financial processes and practices; of internal controls; and of applications such as TeamMate, Word, Excel, and Access.&nbsp;<br>Skill in critical thinking and problem solving; clear and concise written and verbal communication; and in reviewing and analyzing data, including financial data and accounting transactions.&nbsp;<br>Ability to evaluate audit evidence and identify deficiencies; review audit documentation and identify significant deviations from relevant standards or internal policy; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; establish and maintain open communication and cooperative working relationships; work effectively as a team member and contribute to team success; provide objective performance feedback; and handle difficult situations and address ineffective performance.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to apply?</strong></p> <p>We hope you will consider joining us in our mission to actively provide government leaders with useful information that improves accountability. To apply and to learn more about our benefits package, visit our web site at <a id="menur5c8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://sao.texas.gov/Home/Careers/" target="_blank">SAO Careers</a> and follow the steps for applying.</p> <p><em>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.</em></p>