OAG - Internal Audit | Internal Auditor II | 24-0680

$55,050 - $60,000/Yr

United States Department of Justice - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Internal Auditor II position at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) involves performing moderately complex internal auditing work. The role focuses on examining and reviewing internal records, financial statements, and management practices to ensure compliance with state statutes and internal regulations. The auditor will conduct internal audits and advisory services aimed at improving program efficiency, effectiveness, and governance, while also contributing to risk management and control processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audits primarily small to medium in scale.
• Plan and perform complex financial, operational, or non-audit service engagements.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to engagement scope and objectives.
• Identify and summarize potential audit issues through research techniques.
• Reach conclusions based on audit evidence and make recommendations to improve agency operations.
• Develop audit objectives and scope, including budget, project schedule, and deliverables.
• Review audit working papers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and gather data for the internal audit plan.
• Prepare and edit reports for management review, including summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Supervise others as needed and brief management on project status and emerging issues.
• Participate in training curriculum development and conduct formal training courses on new methods and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, or economics.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial, or auditing work and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Skill in using computers and associated software applications.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication, including composing audit reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
• Experience using audit management software (e.g., Teammate), Access, and Audit Command Language.
• Three years of professional auditing experience in a state agency.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities