Fiscal Auditor (Remote)

Job Description - Fiscal Auditor (Remote) (823137) Job Description Fiscal Auditor (Remote) - ( 823137 ) Description WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a Fiscal Monitor (Auditor I - III) to join the Subrecipient Monitoring Department of the Division of Fraud Deterrence and Compliance Monitoring. This position is eligible for remote working from anywhere in the state of Texas. The ideal candidate must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. May be required, upon occasion, to come into the office in Austin with 72-hour notice for any TWC business need. YOU GAIN: - Competitive starting salary: $3,974.00 - $5,301.33/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld. - Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance - 8 hours' sick leave per month - 8 hours' vacation leave per month with potential to earn more with longevity - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate will be able to plan and perform complex financial monitoring reviews of federal and state programs to determine compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Fiscal Auditor (Auditor I-III) performs entry to highly complex (senior-level) auditing work. Work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations; and conducting audits for program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; documenting detailed work papers and identifying findings. Analyzes fiscal information, program data and reports, and other sources to determine existing or potential areas of risk. May interpret and apply fiscal and program requirements and departmental rulings. May provide guidance or supervise the work of others. Works in a team peer review and interaction environment with moderate to limited supervision and limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Review and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to programs and/or grants as assigned, and Texas Administrative Code requirements. - Perform in-depth and objective on-site or desk reviews, of assigned grants to ascertain compliance with federal or state program requirements. - Perform reviews of assigned contractor financial management systems and monthly financial and performance reports. - Examine accounting records to verify the allowability and reasonableness of program expenses under all applicable conditions of the grants. - Perform procedures to verify accuracy and conformance of contractor internal controls and accounting records. - Perform a review of contractor procurement, vendor contract, client and applicable files to verify the accuracy and conformance of program rules and regulations. - Prepare timely, accurate and complete work papers and identifies findings of non compliance and makes recommendation for improvement. - Assist with or analyzes program and fiscal data to assess existing or potential areas of risk which would prevent customers from receiving workforce services. - Prepare other correspondence, as necessary. - Research legal, technical or policy issues as needed. - May be called to serve as a witness and provide testimony in administrative and/or judicial proceedings. - Perform other duties and tasks as assigned including travel. YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: - Knowledge of Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) - Knowledge of fiscal operations - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Auditor I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or a related field -OR- Four years of full-time experience in accounting, program financial performance or IT auditing, or in management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or in positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, or administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws may substitute for education. - Auditor II: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in: Accounting, program financial performance, or IT auditing or, Management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or Positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, or Administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws. Education and experience may substitute for one another. - Auditor III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or a related field; plus three years of full-time experience in: Accounting, program financial performance, or IT auditing or, Management information systems analysis, business process analysis, contract monitoring, or Positions which provided extensive knowledge of agency budgetary controls, or Administrative procedures and related state and federal regulatory laws. Education and experience may substitute for one another. -All Levels: A license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas will satisfy the minimum requirements. A certificate to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will satisfy the minimum requirements. Since compliance reviews are normally conducted on site, approximately 25 percent of work hours involve statewide travel. Written test to be given during interviews. 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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Austin Work Locations : Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001 Job : Accountants Organization : TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Job Type : Standard Job Level : Non-Management Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Job Posting : Apr 14, 2023, 5:00:00 AM Work From Home : Yes