0000002717.PROBATE AUDITOR.PROBATE COURT

Dallas County • Dallas, GA

17d • $60,770 - $75,805

About The Position

The Probate Auditor provides oversight for court-supervised administrations of decedents’ estates and guardianships, including examining and analyzing accounts, reports, and other instruments filed in compliance with the Texas Probate Code. The role supervises one Assistant Auditor.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Audit, Financial Analysis, or a related field.
• One year of work-related experience in accounting, auditing, or financial analysis.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Audit annual and final accounts, annual reports, and inventories, appraisements, and lists of claims in court-supervised administrations and guardianships to ensure compliance with the Texas Probate Code.
• Supervise and train the Assistant Auditor in all duties, and supervise and train the docket assistant in matters relating to audit functions.
• Review applications filed in connection with accountings, personal representative bonds, and safekeeping agreements to determine appropriate action.
• Confer with attorneys in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence regarding audit procedures and problems with accountings and related matters.
• Confer with the Judge about problems and procedures discovered during audits, follow up with appropriate action as directed, and prepare matters for submission to the Judge with a written summary or brief and appropriate orders for signature.
• Monitor, update, and maintain the computer system to ensure follow-up procedures comply with law and court orders.
• Prepare spreadsheets, forms, or correspondence for the Judge’s review and signature.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time