Auditor II (Auditor) Houston, TX

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) auditing work. This field auditor position involves conducting audits, complaint investigations, inspections, education initiatives, and marketing practices. The role requires examining records of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors to ensure legal and regulatory compliance with applicable statutes and rules of procedures, and to establish tax and fee liabilities. The position operates under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Successful candidates must complete the New Auditors Training Program within the first year of employment and be willing to undertake required division or agency training to enhance job-related skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, management, or marketing, with at least 12 hours of accounting, auditing, and finance (six of which must be in accounting).
• OR Associate’s degree in a business-related field (marketing/finance/accounting/management) with at least 9 hours of accounting, auditing, or finance (six of which must be in accounting).
• AND With an associate’s degree, two (2) years of full-time work experience in accounting, auditing, or extensive financial investigations involving business records.
• Must complete New Auditors Training Program within the first year of employment.
• Must be willing to complete division or agency on and off-site training as required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Must have a clear driving record.
• Must have a vehicle capable of transporting two individuals.
• If out of state, must obtain Class C Texas Driver’s License within six weeks of job acceptance.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; and computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of accepted business practices and office procedures involving providing services to internal and external customers.
• Thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Working knowledge of tax law and audit procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting methods and systems, and of generally acceptable auditing standards and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, preferably Windows and Microsoft products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in performing mathematical, statistical, and financial calculations.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and documenting research data.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Collaboration, team participation, and task-oriented skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply agency's philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize a large volume of financial records.
• Ability to evaluate documents for accuracy and conformance to accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Ability to maintain, secure and protect confidential, sensitive, or secured information or goods.
• Ability to learn moderately complex technical issues and maintain complex records.
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in auditing/investigations is preferred.
• May offer in-house training to auditors or enforcement personnel as needed.
• May assist senior staff in reviewing licensing files and evaluate internal business entity structures related to complaint-based investigations.
• May assist senior auditors prepares legally acceptable statements or affidavits.
• May assist senior auditors with investigations involving the Enforcement Division, Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division.
• Applicable Certifications Supported: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody on all items checked into temporary, overflow, and permanent evidence, including tagging, inventorying, and accounting for agency seized and purchased evidence items for the region.
• Maintain evidence rooms in accordance with the Audit and Enforcement procedure manual, properly documenting, entering, and safeguarding agency seized property and purchased evidence items according to evidence (SAPE) procedures.
• Properly dispose of seized and purchased evidence inventory after research and verification of dispositions.
• Work closely with Enforcement to reconcile paperwork with evidence items submitted and ensure proper documentation on seizure forms.
• Enter data for all received evidence into the SAPE system within the timeframe specified in the procedures manual.
• Maintain an accurate account of all inventories issued back to Enforcement for testing.
• Conduct annual audits with the Regional Audit Manager or Assistant Manager of inventory in both liquor and non-liquor evidence rooms.
• Testify in court on chain of custody as needed.
• Offer in-house training to auditors or enforcement personnel as needed.
• Attend annual Evidence Custodian training off-site.
• Conduct entry-level assigned tax, fee, and regulatory audits in a timely manner with minimum errors and supervision.
• Follow audit procedures manuals, code, and rules requirements.
• Recognize and adequately document audit discrepancies and take appropriate action based on the audit procedures manual.
• Audit business records of potential applicants to establish bonding liability and qualification to hold a permit or license as assigned.
• Assist senior auditing staff with the development of complex administrative cases, including developing fact-based case narratives.
• Promote voluntary compliance and public safety by assisting in performing complaint-based investigations related to regulatory and public safety issues.
• Conduct various types of physical inspections of licensed locations for compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and Rules.
• Assist senior staff in reviewing licensing files and evaluating internal business entity structures related to complaint-based investigations.
• Assist senior auditors in preparing legally acceptable statements or affidavits.
• Assist senior auditors with investigations involving the Enforcement Division, Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division.
• Handle routine marketing practices questions related to the alcoholic beverage code and rules via telephone, email, and in person.
• Interpret and apply marketing advisories, code, and rules.
• Assist with education initiatives involving members of the alcohol industry, public schools/colleges, and public/civic organizations.
• Properly document daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to travel and daily work activities.
• Assist with the agency licensing process by conducting new location inspections.
• Work with a senior auditor to furnish applicants with information concerning their respective type of permit or license and inform them of their responsibilities under the law.

Benefits

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System.
• In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1,2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level