What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Auditor (Auditor IV) position at TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY?
MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
- We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
- We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
- We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
- We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.
New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum of the salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Texas Education Agency’s Financial Compliance Division is seeking a talented individual to join our team of professionals committed to improving the educational outcomes for all public-school students in the state of Texas. The work performed will enable the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure that every child is prepared for success in college, a career, or the military.
The Financial Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with accounting and auditing rules and standards and with local, state, and federal statutes related to annual financial reporting of Texas schools . The Financial Auditor position requires performing review of financial reports with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; interpreting accounting information; coordinating referral of information; guiding other Financial Auditors by responding to questions; performing critical projects or programs as assigned; and corresponding with school personnel, external auditors, public officials, and the public in general. The Financial Auditor should be honest and ethical in all work, highly self-motivated, a team player and proficiency in audit methodologies and electronic data processing (EDP) skills. The Financial Auditor works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment .
The Financial Auditor may work a hybrid schedule.
Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.
1. Desk Review and Reporting: conducts first and second level review work for annual financial report audit reviews of school districts and education service centers; conducts first level review work for annual financial report audit reviews of open enrollment charter schools, if assigned; and incorporates the external auditor’s findings and the TEA comments, as appropriate, into the final reports or letters
2. Planning and Process Improvement: assists in developing an annual financial report audit review program including reviewing questions and reviewing manuals in compliance with accounting and auditing rules and standards, and with the local, state, and federal statutes related to annual financial reporting of Texas schools; assists in managing or developing review database, if assigned
3. Customer Service and Stakeholder Support: provides technical guidance and communication to team members and external stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Degree fields: Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or another related field
- Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in Accounting, Financial Compliance, and/or related field
- Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience
- Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting standards, the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), and local, state, and federal statutes related to annual financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with reviewing annual financial reports to identify the financial compliance issues over the relevant standards, statues, rules, regulations, and guidance.
- Ability to prepare audit review programs, review documentation, gather information, prepare work papers, develop issues/findings, and compose clear and concise reports.
- Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work.
- Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer-service mindset and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of internal and external customers.
- A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve.
- Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.
- Initiative to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve policies, practices and processes related to audit functions.
- Desired certifications include Certified Public Account (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
- Knowledge of Texas school finance and/or Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) certification preferred.
- Experience in school district, charter school, government, or non-profit environment preferred.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
