Audit Analyst I

Auditing of Reimbursement Requests

• Review reimbursement requests along with submitted invoices for construction projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million. Identify essential invoice elements, cost attribution, classification, rendered services, and purchasing merchandise. 
• Identify any categorically ineligible costs, unrelated costs, scope exclusions, accounting errors, and duplicate costs. 
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and/or clarification of identified issues with reimbursement submissions. 
• Organize invoices related to the ProPay System requests.
• Work closely with Capital Planning and Finance team members to review requests for reimbursements ensuring timely payment to school districts
• Assist with tracking projects entering closeout and cataloging required documentation.
• Perform closeout audits of completed school construction projects and prepare audit reports for review in a timely manner for further review by other internal departments and Finance   Audit manager.
• Prepare closeout packages, including the grant letter, acceptance policy, acceptance/non-acceptance form, closeout index, etc. to be sent to the districts.
• Assist with archiving of final closeout audits.
• Work with the Director of Audit and/or Financial Audit Manager to review and update MSBA internal controls and policies related to reimbursement requests.
• Maintain sufficient records to support an audit trail.
• Create and maintain relevant reports as needed and as requested by internal and external constituents.
• Prepare various ad hoc requests requiring complex analysis, as requested 
• Respond to employee and management inquiries as needed.  

• Participate, provide outreach, training, and other support in the MSBA’s training sessions for districts and Owner’s Project Managers (OPMs”).

• Collect data and perform research to provide various reports on the status of projects in the pipeline and inform prioritization of request review and audit preparation.
• Assist with data requests related to the MSBA’s annual financial audit and any cross-training related to financial statements support.

• Assist the Director of Audit and Financial Audit Manager with the MSBA’s fixed asset inventory, including participation in an annual reconciliation of MSBA’s fixed assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance.  

   

   

  Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management.  
• Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulas to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through inquiry.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and financial reports.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Salary : $64,813 - $68,700