Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field with at least 18 semester hours in accounting., Strong critical thinking and attention to detail skills., Excellent verbal and written communication abilities., Proficiency in Microsoft Office and valid US driver license..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct independent audits of state entities to assess performance and efficiency.

Communicate audit findings clearly with state officials and team members.

Prepare well-supported audit working papers following standards and best practices.

Present audit results to legislative subcommittees.

Job description

Are you inquisitive and enjoy learning new things?
Do you enjoy working with teammates to accomplish a common goal?
Are you able to focus on details while considering the big picture?

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is seeking a Performance Auditor to help us make government better for Tennessee citizens by providing objective information to state officials and management about state entities’ performance and fulfillment of their mission. As a Performance Auditor within the Division of State Audit, you will participate in independent audits of state entities to determine whether they are effectively and efficiently carrying out their programs to meet their mission.

Also, as a Comptroller employee, you will contribute to the Comptroller’s mission to make government work better through these key responsibilities:

Professionally representing the Comptroller’s Office through clear communication with state leaders, auditee management, and team members.
Producing concise, logical, and well-supported working papers that comply with Government Auditing Standards and best practices.
Demonstrating an understanding of internal control principles and components and their significance to audit objectives.
Evaluating and applying audit methods and using new technologies to improve audit efficiency and audit quality.
Analyzing audit evidence and developing sound evidence-based conclusions for impactful audits.
Presenting audit results to the Joint Subcommittees of the Government Operations Committee.

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 (we may consider other relevant majors with a minimum of 18 semester hours in accounting)
Critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Microsoft Office
Valid US driver license

Travel
Overnight travel is limited and dependent upon assignment. Assignments are based on business need, but employee preference for travel is taken into consideration.

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 our teamwork, our culture, and our commitment to our mission and goals.

Our Office is recognized nationally for its professional expertise and commitment to make government work better. We consistently rank as a Top Workplace 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 and by watching a video about what it's like to be a Performance Auditor!

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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