Contract Auditor bei Williamson County, TX

About the Department

Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing contract, financial, operational, compliance, and assurance audits for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity. Reviews contracts, quotes, proposals, and solicitations to ensure all essential elements are included to reduce risk. 

Position Duties

• Performs advanced full charge contract audits and audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
• Creates audit reports, summarizing findings and recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations

• Communicates and collaborates closely with Commissioners Court, Legal Counsel, Purchasing, Project Accountant, Grant Accountant, and various county departments
• Reviews and verifies funding for all agreements prior to being placed on the Commissioners Court agenda including contracts, amendments, work authorizations, supplemental agreements, etc.
• Attends Commissioners Court and updates Internal Audit of pertinent information
• Ensures contracts are in place throughout the County
• Identifies contracts to be audited based on risk
• Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls
• Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
• Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives and methodologies
• Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities

• Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors
• Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
• Ensures comprehensive filing systems and databases are maintained and up to date
• Enters and verifies data within applicable databases and systems

• Reviews weekly Commissioners Court agenda to ensure contracts have gone through the proper review process
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs advanced projects as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Assistant Internal Audit Director
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel
• Occasionally required to work remotely

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and five (5) years of relevant audit experience, including two (2) years of reviewing, writing, and/or auditing contracts
• Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes for expenditure of public funds
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems
• Working knowledge of contract related laws and guidelines

Other Qualifications

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.   

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. 

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.