Entry Level Staff Auditor

Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives, and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves examination and investigation of activities, practices and procedures in compliance with professional auditing standards and requires maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information. Work requires contact with departmental staff.

Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• 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.

Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, or finance.

No work experience required.

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Maintaining effective working relationships with team members and audit clients
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Meeting deadlines
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management to include protecting sensitive and confidential information

• Sedentary work:
  Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or finger
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Please read Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.