Staff Auditor

Summary: The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Staff Auditor to perform audit work in the Internal Audit Division. This role involves conducting audits of financial and administrative functions to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of operations. Responsibilities: - Assists in consolidating and summarizing information during audits and preparing final reports - Assists in developing audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures - Assists in internal control studies and risk assessments - Assists with responsible administrative work - Attends audit team meetings and provides information to the engagement lead and supervisors on the status and progress of field work - Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents - Assists in examining and evaluating information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned - Compiles, examines and evaluates information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws - Conducts audit programs and special investigations of practices and procedures - Conducts interviews and briefings with departmental staff to include executives/managers to obtain information and to present results of the preliminary survey and the audit program - Conducts or assists in internal control studies and risk assessments - Keeps audit team members, engagement lead and supervisor informed of progress of audits through team meetings, briefings, status reports and emails - Presents audit results to Department managers - Visits area and field offices to conduct testing a required and/or verify corrective action has been implemented - May provide guidance to new auditors and administrative staff - Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, or finance - No Work Experience Required for Auditor I - 2 YEARS in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial examination, or related experience for Auditor II. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) - Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Required Skills: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Important Skills: Financial analysis, Risk management Nice-to-Have Skills: Research, analysis, Effective communication, Attention to detail, Team collaboration Benefits: Retirement Plans, Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Leave and Holidays, Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees, On-the-Job Training, Tuition Assistance Program, Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, Family-Friendly Policies and Programs