Auditor

Job Summary

Performs professional internal auditing work, including financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits. Conducts audit fieldwork, documents results in work papers, assists in developing audit programs, and supports reporting and follow‑up activities under the direction of the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor. Provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to improve City operations, risk management, internal controls, and governance. Work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the City’s approved audit charter, policies, and procedures.

Maintains independence and objectivity and does not assume operational responsibility for audited activities.

• Performs audit work on assigned projects, which includes financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits, and may lead portions of the engagements under the direction of the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor.
• Participates in engagement planning, including understanding processes, identifying risks, and assisting in audit program development.
• Performs tests of controls and substantive procedures; gathers evidence; documents results in complete, accurate work papers.
• Identifies control gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance issues and discusses potential observations with the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor.
• Assists with evaluating internal controls, including basic IT and application controls, as assigned.
• Assists with draft report content, including criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation elements.
• Performs follow‑up procedures to assess the status of management corrective actions.
• Uses approved analytics, automation, and AI‑assisted tools to perform testing, identify anomalies, and improve workpaper quality under the direction of the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor.
• Assists in evaluating operational effectiveness through walkthroughs, testing, and analysis; documents results; and develops recommendations for management consideration and Audit Manager review.
• May assist with investigations and special reviews, including allegations of improper governmental acts, by conducting interviews, gathering and preserving evidence, and coordinating with Legal, HR, and law enforcement as directed.
• Coordinates with external auditors, regulators, and oversight entities.
• Maintains accurate audit documentation and working papers in accordance with professional standards.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

• Education:
  
  Four years of college, typically a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one to three years of auditing experience, including experience auditing municipal or local government entities. Familiarity with governmental financial systems and audit management tools preferred.
• Licenses:
  Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.
• Professional Certification: CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or other relevant credentials preferred.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full‑time employees, including, but not limited to, the plans defined in the Benefits Guide.