Auditor III; Auditor Waco, Texas

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior‑level) auditing work. Field auditor position with duties to include conducting audits, complaint investigations, inspections, education initiatives, and marketing practices. Work involves examining records of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors to assure legal and regulatory compliance with applicable statutes and rules of procedures, and to establish tax and fee liabilities. Works under limited supervision of the Regional Audit Manager or Assistant Regional Audit Manager, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Must complete New Auditors Training Program within the first year of employment and be willing to complete division or agency on and off‑site training as required to enhance job‑related skills to include the New Auditor’s Academy as scheduled.

• 60% Auditing – (Excise/Food & Beverage/Private Club/Local Distributors/Direct Shipper)
  • Conduct assigned tax, fee, and regulatory audits in a timely manner with minimum errors and supervision.
  • Follow audit procedures manuals, code & rules requirements.
    • Recognize and adequately document audit discrepancies noted and take appropriate action based on audit procedures manual.
    • May audit business records of potential applicants to establish bonding liability and qualification to hold permit or license.
• 20% Inspections / Investigations
  • Develop administrative cases for cash and credit law under limited supervision.
  • Assist senior staff with the development of complex administrative cases and may assist in case settlement. Involves developing fact base case narratives.
  • Assist in promoting voluntary compliance and public safety by assisting in performing complaint‑based investigations relating to regulatory and public safety issues.
  • Conduct various types of physical inspections of licensed locations for compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and Rules.
  • May review licensing files and evaluate internal business entity structures related to complaint‑based investigations.
    • Prepare legally acceptable statements or affidavits.
    • May assist with investigations involving the Enforcement Division, Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division.
• 10% Marketing Practices & Education Initiatives
  • Handle routine marketing practices questions related to the alcoholic beverage code and rules (telephone, emails, and counter).
  • Interpret and apply marketing advisories, code, and rules.
  • Analyze and resolve marketing issues related to large festivals involving sponsorship and/or third‑party promotions.
  • Assist with education initiatives involving members of the alcohol industry, public schools/colleges, and public/civic organizations.
• 5% Preparation of statistical reports / Time Management Skills / Other Duties
  • Properly document daily, weekly, monthly reports related to travel and daily work activities.
  • May assist with the processing and issue of temporary permits/licenses.
    • Assist with the agency licensing process by conducting new location inspections, interview and furnishing applicant(s) with information concerning their respective type of permit or license and informing them of their responsibilities under the law.
• 5% Property Management/Seized Property as necessary
  • Properly tag, inventory, and account for agency assets.
  • Properly document, enter, safeguard and dispose of agency seized property and purchase of evidence items in accordance with evidence (SAPE) procedures manual.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

Option 1:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, management, or marketing. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

AND:
At least 12 hours of accounting, auditing, and finance; six (6) of which must be in accounting.

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NOTE:

Legible copy of transcript(s) showing degree and accounting hours and/or proof of course enrollment must accompany application for employment consideration.)

Option 2:
Associates Degree in a business‑related field (marketing/finance/accounting/management). At least 9…