ARPA Grants Staff Auditor - Assurance and Advisory Services - Auditor's Office Harris County, TX

ARPA Grants Staff Auditor

Harris County is the 3rd most populous county in the nation, providing numerous services to the community including public health services, disaster recovery, toll roads, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office is led by the County Auditor and includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions which are charged with financial oversight of the more than 90 departments within Harris County. The work of the Harris County Auditor's Office is not only critical and essential but impactful! We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value-added services to drive the mission of the Office and Harris County.

What We Offer Future Team Members

• Competitive pay; up to $72,100.00 commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees (spouse and dependent coverage available at a cost)
• Outstanding retirement program
• Corporate memberships and discounts
• Hybrid telework
• Family-friendly workplace, including up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (accruals based on length of service) and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Subsidized transit/commute
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Job Overview

This position is scheduled to last for the duration of the American Rescue Plan Act Grant (ARPA), which is projected to last until December 31, 2027. However, the actual duration may be shorter or longer. Upon the conclusion of the ARPA Grant, this position may be eliminated, and the incumbent may either be transferred to another position within the Auditor's Office and/or County or be terminated.

The purpose of this position is to perform independent and objective ARPA Grants Compliance Testing engagements designed to improve and add value to Harris County Departments' administration and control of the life cycle of ARPA grants to include but not limited to eligibility, budget, expenditures, reimbursement, post award monitoring and reporting based on the granting agency's policies, procedures, and agreements.

The ARPA Grants Staff Auditor will work under the direct leadership of the Assurance and Advisory Services Audit Director with support from the ARPA Grants Audit Supervisor. The ARPA Grants Staff Auditor will:

• Execute, with appropriate supervision, an engagement in adherence to ARPA Grant contract provisions and guidelines, the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards, Local Government Code, applicable regulation and/or policy and procedure (per Uniform Guidance, 2CFR 200).
• Identify findings and create recommendations that deliver value with cost effective, root cause remediation.
• Assist the Grants Senior Auditor with drafting ARPA Grants reports that are concise, timely, and fact based.
• Maintain a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other ARPA Grant-related special projects and administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or related subject matter from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Zero to two years of relevant work experience in assurance or compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of internal auditing and/or compliance.
• Basic knowledge of grants preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Federal and State grant programs and initiatives preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Excellent critical thinking, research, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate planning strategy and approach, audit findings and to engage with organizational stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite or equivalent software.

Nature of Work

• Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. and lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional travel throughout Harris County will be required.
• Hybrid telework schedule | Monday - Friday | 40 hrs. per week | Exempt
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.

The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx