Grant Auditor

About the role

The Travis County Auditor’s Office has an opening for a Grant Auditor. We are looking for individuals who want to work in a progressive, challenging, and team-oriented work environment that accelerates employee growth and recognizes performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accountancy from a 4-year accredited university, 5+ years of relevant work experience, and professional certification. To be successful in the job the candidate must possess excellent analytical, communication, computer, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Additional characteristics include being a team player, self-starter, quick learner, the ability to plan/coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines and be comfortable with GAAP, GAGAS, risk assessment, etc. Previous experience in some of the above stated specialized skills is highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position will report to a Financial Manager within the County Auditor’s Office. Travis County is a $500 million local government organization with approximately 6,000 employees. We offer a competitive salary together with a stable work environment, no routine overnight travel, casual dress attire, professional development, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation per year, flexible start of workday, teleworking, excellent pension plan, and an extensive benefits package. This is a special project worker position through April 30, 2027.

Criminal, Education & Employment Background Check Required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Sorry, no visa sponsorships.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Visit the Travis County’s website to complete an application.

The duties of this position may include

• Conduct risk assessments of federal grant sub-recipients.
• Monitor and track sub-recipient grants for compliance and allowable costs.
• Conduct compliance audits of grants.
• Review invoices received from grant holders for completeness and contract compliance.
• Write a sub-recipient audit report for each audit conducted, and ensure sub-recipients take all required corrective action in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Identify potential areas of non-compliance, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement for sub-recipients and recommend solutions.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance trainings as needed.
• Other: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
• Department: County Auditor

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.