TDA - Food and Nutrition- Financial Auditor; Financial Compliance

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Food and Nutrition Financial Auditor (Financial Compliance)

Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Division

Austin, TX – SFA Offices, 10 Floor, 1700 N. Congress, Ste. 1100, Austin 78701

Regular, Exempt, Grade 23, Salary $5,800.00 – $6,400.00 per month

• Perform all assigned aspects of compliance reviews, including Single Audit and high‑risk reviews, following TDA Food and Nutrition processes and procedures.
• Evaluate and assess compliance review results, recommend hold of reimbursement, process validation claims, and/or terminate contracts when appropriate.
• Prepare and deliver correspondence to notify organizations of findings and concerns, providing supporting justification.
• Offer technical assistance to internal and external customers on program rules and corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure corrective action plans (CAPs) and close‑out processes are completed accurately and on schedule, including appeals and hearings.
• Coordinate and communicate findings and resolution status to the Assistant Director of Business Management and other stakeholders through team meetings and debriefs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, materials, and tools that improve compliance review operations.
• Assist with maintenance updates and testing for TXUNPS and/or TANS as assigned.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (one year of related work experience may substitute for one year of college).
• Four (4) years of audit/accounting/financial experience emphasizing financial compliance or grant management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing methods; generally accepted standards; computer technology and federal/state regulations related to program audits.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, compose clear audit reports, analyze data, interpret regulations, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

• Public sector auditing (financial), Single Audit Act federal compliance auditing, cost accounting, budgeting in Texas government, or business process accounting.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Access, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and related data analytics software.
• Experience in sub‑recipient monitoring for a governmental entity.

Normal office environment with possible exposure to dust and allergens; primarily sedentary with occasional walking, standing, pulling, and bending. May lift up to 30 pounds. Extended periods at computer, possibly extended hours, evenings, and weekends. Up to 10% occasional travel, including overnight stays. No telework; physical presence required.

TDA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

Applicants with reasonably necessary accommodations should inform the hiring representative during interview scheduling or contact HR at 512‑463‑7423.

• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

TDA participates in E‑Verify and may require credit, background checks, and driver’s license verification for employment. No sponsorship of employment visas available.