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Contract Audit Review Specialist

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is seeking a Contract Audit Review Specialist to review audit reports submitted by contracted CPA firms and to provide technical assistance to citizens, auditors, and entity officials. This position sits within the Division of Local Government Audit’s Contract Audit Review Unit. This unit ensures that municipalities, public internal school funds, certain quasi-governmental entities, utility districts, housing authorities, charter schools, and certain nonprofit or for-profit organizations receiving funds from the State of Tennessee are audited as required by state statutes.

As a Comptroller employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of making government work better and produce meaningful audit work, all while having the time to enjoy life outside of work with our flexible scheduling and 37.5-hour standard work weeks.

Key responsibilities will include:

+ Reviewing audit reports submitted by contracted CPA firms to ensure that financial reports are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited in compliance with AICPA Professional Standards, Government Auditing Standards issued by the United States Comptroller General, state and federal statutes, and certain standards prescribed by the Comptroller of the Treasury

+ Reviewing selected audit documentation of the contracted CPA firms to ensure that the audit was adequately planned and that procedures were applied and documented in accordance with applicable auditing standards

+ Providing requested assistance and appropriate information to citizens, auditors, and entity officials, including technical assistance with regard to the implementation of auditing and accounting standards and compliance with various statutes

+ Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

You are qualified for this position if you meet the following criteria:

+ Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting.  Candidates should note that while a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (requiring 30 semester hours in accounting) is not required for employment, the CPA license is strongly encouraged for further advancement in our office.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of auditing procedures and accounting theory and practices

+ Strong communication skills including ability to deal tactfully with the contracted auditors, auditees, coworkers, and others

+ Organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Good judgment in evaluating situations and produce high quality results

+ Valid US driver license

Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify an applicant for consideration.

Travel

While the primary work station for this position is the employee's residence in Tennessee, limited overnight travel and same day travel is required within the state. The frequency of travel required is dependent upon assignments, which are based on business need.

Compensation

The Comptroller’s Office offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes twelve days of annual leave, twelve days of sick leave, insurance plans, a pension retirement plan, a 401(k), college fee waivers, and much more.   Our Office values work life balance with a standard 37.5-hour work and flexible schedules for employees, that include the ability to work from home.   Learn more about the benefits and employment perks we have to offer here.

About Our Office

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government.  We strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better, and we believe our success depends on finding opportunities for employees to help us reach our goals and answer challenges that make things better.

Our Office is recognized nationally for its professional expertise and commitment to making government work better. We consistently rank as a Top Workplace (https://topworkplaces.com/company/tennessee-comptroller-of/) and we are proud to foster an environment that values accountability and supports your growth.

We are looking for a professional to join our team who will commit to delivering exceptional work that helps us make government work better.  Learn more about us at www.comptroller.tn.gov .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, our Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

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