Auditor III; Auditor

General Description

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)

• Conducts assigned tax, fee, and regulatory audits in a timely manner with minimum errors and supervision.
• Follows audit procedures manuals, code & rules requirements.
  • Recognizes and adequately documents 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

• Develops administrative cases for cash and credit law under limited supervision.
• Assists senior staff with the development of complex administrative cases and may assist in case settlement. Involves developing fact base case narratives.
• Assists in promoting voluntary compliance and public safety by assisting in performing complaint‑based investigations relating to regulatory and public safety issues.
• Conducts 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.
  • Prepares legally acceptable statements or affidavits.
  • May assist with Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division.

10% Marketing Practices & Education Initiatives:

• Handles routine marketing practices questions related to the alcoholic beverage code and rules (telephone, emails, and counter).
• Interprets and applies marketing advisories, code, and rules.
• Analyzes and resolves marketing issues related to large festivals involving sponsorship and/or third‑party promotions.
• Assists 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 documents daily, weekly, monthly reports related to travel and daily work activities.
• May assist with the processing and issue of temporary permits/licenses.
  • Assists with the agency licensing process by conducting new location inspections, interview and furnishing(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 tags, inventories, and accounts for agency assets.
• Properly documents, enters, safeguards and disposes 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 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 hours of accounting, auditing, or 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).

AND With Associates Degree, two (2) years’ full‑time work experience in accounting, auditing or extensive financial investigations involving business records.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in auditing/investigations is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, a clear driving record, and a vehicle capable of transporting two individuals. If out of state, must obtain Class C…