Auditor IV

Job ID 125231

Location

AUSTIN

Open Date 07/26/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Plan/Grade B-23 Description $55184.00 – $90393.00 yearly Overnight Travel Up to 25% of the time
Position Information

TxDOT's Internal Audit Division is looking for an Auditor IV based in Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work Location: Greer Building, 125 E. 11th St. Austin, TX 78701. This is a hybrid job, and telework will be part of a regular work schedule.

This position requires minimal overtime and any hours worked over 40 hours per week are matched with compensatory time off the employee can use at a later date. Our goal is to help you grow your career while supporting your goals and providing work-life balance.

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Travel: up to 25%

Auditor IV: Salary Group B23, $55,184 - $90,393

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

General Description

Performs advanced audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting and assistance in overseeing audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information and other management-related programs. Provides guidance to new auditors. Serves as a lead auditor. Work requires contact with departmental executives and managers. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Duties

• Assists in overseeing large or multiple audit projects and/or reviews audit programs.
• Develops audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures.
• In the Audit Office, serves as a lead auditor.
• Keeps management and/or team members apprised of assignment progress.
• Participates in the staff development of auditors through coaching, counseling, training, providing input on career conversations and advising the supervisor on training needs.
• Performs highly complex audits of internal financial compliance and management directed audits/special investigations of internal practices and procedures.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Serves as a resource to and assists/trains less experienced auditors.
• May assist with reviews of work papers and reports to ensure adequate documentation of work performed, conclusions and findings.
• Visits area and field offices to conduct audit testing as required and/or verify corrective action has been implemented
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies

• Communicate effectively
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Performance monitoring and reporting standards
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Financial analysis methodologies
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
• Protects sensitive and confidential information
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Preparing detailed reports
• Developing and giving presentations
• Maintaining effective working relationships with team members and clients

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related to business, accounting, or finance.

Work Experience

• 4 years in in accounting or auditing-related experience.
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Current certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
  Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Information
  Systems Security Professional (CISSP) may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are preferred for this job:

• Certified Public Acct (CPA)
• Cert Info Sys Auditor (CISA)
• Cert Internal Auditor (CIA)

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

Applicant Information

Military Occupation Spec Code

State Classification Code: 1050 State Classification Title: Auditor IV Occupational Category: Accounting, Auditing and Finance TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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