Legislative Auditor: West Tennessee

Legislative Auditor

Location:

West Tennessee (Chester, McNairy, Henderson, Madison, and Hardeman counties)

Join us in our mission to make government work better.

This position conducts external audits for local government entities in the West Tennessee region, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective operations across publicly funded organizations.

• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Tennessee
• Flexible schedules and a standard 37.5-hour workweek
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits and work-life balance

• Conduct audits of local governmental entities in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices.
• Evaluate financial statement presentation, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Produce clear, logical, and well-supported work papers and data analyses.
• Communicate clearly with auditees, coworkers, elected officials, and stakeholders.
• Take initiative, seek continuous improvement, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with at least 24 semester hours in accounting
• Ability to learn quickly, think critically, problem solve, and produce accurate work
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work tactfully with coworkers, auditees, and stakeholders
• Sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (not required but strongly encouraged for advancement)
• Experience in auditing, governmental accounting, or related fields

Travel:
For Local Government Auditors, travel is required but is generally confined to same day commutes to and from a job site. Overnight stays may be required, as necessary.

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits, including annual and sick leave, insurance plans, pension, 401(k), college fee waivers, and flexible schedules.

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury audits state and local government entities and oversees financial and administrative management of state government. We are nationally recognized for professionalism and accountability and consistently rank as a Top Workplace. Learn more ptroller.tn.gov.

We are committed to fair and equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.