Audit Analyst

• Conduct audits of participating school districts' monthly reimbursement requests.
• Review reimbursement requests and invoices for construction projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million.
• Identify ineligible, unrelated, excluded, erroneous, and duplicate costs.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and clarification of issues.
• Organize invoices related to the Pro Pay System requests.
• Collaborate with Capital Planning and Finance teams to review reimbursement requests and ensure timely payment.
• Track projects entering closeout and catalog required documentation.
• Perform closeout audits of completed school construction projects.
• Prepare audit reports and closeout packages for review and distribution to districts.
• Assist with archiving final closeout audits.
• Review and update internal controls and policies related to reimbursement requests.
• Maintain records supporting an audit trail.
• Create and maintain relevant reports and prepare ad hoc analyses.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries.
• Participate in outreach, training, and support sessions for districts and Owner's Project Managers.
• Collect data and perform research on project pipeline status to inform request-review prioritization and audit preparation.
• Assist with data requests for the annual financial audit and cross-training related to financial statement support.
• Assist with the MSBA fixed asset inventory and annual reconciliation.
• Perform other assigned duties and maintain regular attendance.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management.
• Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulas to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through inquiry.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and financial reports.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Demonstrates expertise in auditing and accounting principles, with a strong ability to analyze financial documents and prepare comprehensive reports. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely processing of reimbursement requests.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Two to Four Years of Professional Experience in Accounting or Auditing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Auditing and Accounting Principles
• Ability to Prepare Financial Reports

• Auditing
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Mathematical Calculations
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Record Keeping
• Cost Identification
• Documentation Management
• Closeout Audits

• Communication
• Judgment
• Discretion
• Teamwork
• Time Management

• Reimbursement Requests
• Construction Projects
• Audit Trail
• Internal Controls
• Financial Audit

• Pro Pay System
• Microsoft Office Suite