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AUDITOR

Salary

$2,156.50 - $2,223.20 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37497

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Financial Management Services / Enterprise Risk Management

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs professional audits of departmental/division funds and/or various agency funds for conformance to accounting standards and governmental fiscal practices and procedures and City policies and procedures. Participate, conduct the ERM activities. Make oral or written presentations during and at the conclusion of examinations. Selects audit methods to be used, including sample size, depth analysis required to support findings and conclusions, and the extent discrepancies are to be investigated. Examines and reconciles working funds. Verifies cash balances and reconciles bank/budgetary accounts. Prepares audit working papers and provides a report for management containing recommendations for change and/or improvements. Prepares exhibits and supporting documentation for audit reports, memos, and other reports as needed. Assists with various projects as requested.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Assist supervisor/manager as team member with conducting Enterprise Risk Assessments.

+ Assist supervisor/manager with identifying and evaluating potential risks that could impact the department.

+ Analyze risk management data and report key trends, weaknesses, and areas of exposure.

+ Perform audit testing to verify the effectiveness of risk management controls.

+ Perform other special projects and other administrative tasks as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in accounting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of professional accounting/auditing experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to those who are proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically those with advanced MS Excel experience and Power BI.

Preference will be given to those who have a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6020

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

How many years of experience do you have working in professional accounting or auditing?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

02

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

+ High School diploma/GED

+ Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance, with 18 hours of Accounting

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance, with 18 hours of Accounting

03

Which of the following analytics tools have you created content? (Select all that apply)

+ Microsoft Power BI

+ Tableau

+ Qlik

+ Audit Management Software

+ Google Data Studio

+ SAP Analytics Cloud

+ Microsoft Excel

+ Google Sheet

+ Other

+ None of the above

04

Work setting experience (Check all that apply).

+ ERM/ERA and mitigation plan

+ Audit/evaluation programs.

+ Preparing briefing materials and/or other work products to document evidence and analysis to support conclusions.

+ Data analysis

+ None of the above

05

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

+ Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

+ Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

+ Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (INDEX, MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, IF, IS, etc...), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

+ I have no experience.

06

Are you a current City of Houston HPW employee?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have Enterprise Risk Assessment and/or Enterprise Risk Management Experience?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

09

How many years of professional administrative, audit, financial or ERM or analytical experience related to the type of work to be performed do you possess.

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 years or more

10

What is your degree concentration?

+ Public Administration

+ Government or Policy

+ Business Administration

+ Finance or Accounting

+ Other closely related fields

+ I have no degree.

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