Auditor I-II

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Auditor I-II

ANNUAL SALARY : Auditor I: $52,000 – $77,548.56/year  OR Auditor II: $56,000 – $88,786.92/year

HIRE DATE : January 4, 2027

HOURS PER WEEK : 40; Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas required.

LOCATION : Austin, Texas (No satellite offices.)

NO. OF OPENINGS : Multiple

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The SAO does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa and does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program . 

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking inquisitive, personable, motivated, analytical, and innovative problem solvers with a desire to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, which is why we accept undergraduates from all majors. Our staff have varied backgrounds, such as accounting, business/economics, public policy, mathematics, government, music, radio-television- film, philosophy, and sports management. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of our desired qualifications listed. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% within Texas. This position is primarily in-office, with limited telecommuting days available based on team and agency needs. Regular onsite attendance is considered an essential function of this position.

What would you do?

Auditors perform audit procedures, prepare audit documentation, reach conclusions based on audit evidence, and make recommendations to improve government operations. They conduct audit procedures on financial and/or performance audits of agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities that receive state funding. The results of our audit work helps improve agency operations and provide valuable information to State leaders on areas such as public education, public safety, healthcare, and foster care.

On a financial audit you might: review fiscal and accounting functions and systems including pension and investment funds, review and test accounting records, develop estimates and expectations of financial statement accounts, review financial trends and analyze variances, and analyze financial statement account balances and draw conclusions.

On a performance audit you might: review the operations and management of various State programs to assess their effectiveness, conduct research, evaluate compliance with laws, policies and regulations, analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, and provide objective analysis to assist agency management in improving operational performance.

Most audits also include reviewing and evaluating internal controls, including information technology system controls.

Before being assigned to either type of audit, you would be trained on performing an audit. Our Auditor Training Program (ATP) will introduce you to the topics and issues you will experience daily as an auditor with a combination of internally developed classroom training and training on a mock audit. Following completion of the ATP, our office's culture of continuous learning and training helps new auditors gain skills to move to the next level.

Minimum Qualifications:

Auditor I

Bachelor's degree (copy of transcript requested upon interview) in accounting, business administration, computer science, computer/management information systems, economics, finance, math, public affairs or related fields. No experience necessary, but relative internship in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, data analysis, accounting, or public policy is preferred.

Auditor II

Bachelor's degree (copy of transcript requested upon interview) in accounting, business administration, computer science, computer/management information systems, economics, finance, math, public affairs or related fields. 1 to 3 years' experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields is required. (Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) may substitute for experience.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in public sector auditing (financial, performance, or information systems), federal compliance auditing (single audit), budgeting in Texas government, or accounting/business processes. Knowledge of student financial aid, research and development, investments and derivatives, accounting and auditing standards, State computer systems, state contracting, new and emerging technology. Desired certifications include: Working toward becoming or achieved designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA).

The State Auditor's Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Office.