Audit Quality Control Reviewer

Audit Quality Control Reviewer

Austin, Texas

Annual Salary: $69,572 - $114,098

Hire Date: TBD

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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

General Description

Performs highly complex to advanced quality control review work. Work involves reviewing financial and performance audits and attestation engagements for completeness; compliance with standards; uniformity in methods; and adherence to statutes, departmental rulings, and legal decisions. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Work Location

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 the position.

Examples Of Work Performed

Reviews audit documentation to determine compliance with relevant auditing standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.

Evaluates audit documentation to determine whether it provides sufficient and appropriate evidence to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations; and ensures audit objectives are met.

Performs analysis of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), governmental accounting standards, and other relevant standards, subject areas, and control structures.

Reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and audit staff.

Collaborates with project management to address documentation issues and ensures timely resolution.

Provides timely and constructive feedback to project management regarding the performance of project teams.

Performs related work as assigned.

General Qualifications And Guidelines Experience And Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, public affairs, public administration, information systems, or a related field. A minimum of three years of accounting or auditing experience, including two years of reviewing audit documentation for compliance with relevant auditing standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of GAGAS, GAAS, governmental accounting standards, and other relevant standards; of business, financial, and non-financial processes and practices; of internal controls; and of applications such as TeamMate, Word, Excel, and Access. Skill in critical thinking and problem solving; clear and concise written and verbal communication; and in reviewing and analyzing data, including financial data and accounting transactions. Ability to evaluate audit evidence and identify deficiencies; review audit documentation and identify significant deviations from relevant standards or internal policy; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; establish and maintain open communication and cooperative working relationships; work effectively as a team member and contribute to team success; provide objective performance feedback; and handle difficult situations and address ineffective performance.