GLO – Auditor III

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Auditor III (CDR Compliance Auditor) within the Audit and Compliance Department of the agency.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) auditing work for CDRC Compliance. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs examination, investigation, and review of records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and performs audit assignments to achieve determined objectives in a timely manner as determined by CDRC management. Perform other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving on a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be

• Performs highly complex (senior-level) auditing work which includes identifying, understanding, obtaining and documenting sufficient and appropriate audit evidence necessary to support reportable audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Produces documentation that is accurate, thorough, clear and concise to support audit conclusions.
• Performs an expanding range of senior-level work in a developing capacity to include project planning, leading client meetings, conducting interviews, performing testing, and assisting in preparing audit reports.
• Provides guidance and feedback to others through first level review of audit work papers and provides coaching notes for work paper improvement for audit assignments as required and as proficiency allows.
  
  

Reviewing Single Audits; investigating Fraud, Waste and Abuse cases; reviewing and updating workpaper templates, and assisting with the annual Risk Assessment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred. Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with equivalent experience in auditing.
• Two to three (2-3) years of full-time experience participating in governmental, financial, program, organizational, performance, policy, and/or compliance audits.
• Experience in accounting or auditing work.
• May be required to periodically work more than 40 hours per week and on the weekends.
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% for on-site compliance monitoring reviews and other traveling support of the oversite function.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TeamMate audit software; experience monitoring, evaluating, processing, and/or auditing federally funded grant programs with an emphasis on HUD-funded programs.
• In addition to the experience listed above, preference for candidates with the following certifications/license:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  
  

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Accounting, Auditing, and Finance

How To Apply

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• 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.