Houston-Galveston Area Council
Auditor – Houston‑Galveston Area Council
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About Houston‑Galveston Area Council
The Houston‑Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region, addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well‑being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I be doing?
Working independently and/or with other staff in completing assignments
Planning and performing internal audits, program reviews, and special projects
Subrecipient monitoring including site visits, desk reviews of financial reporting packages, and pre‑award reviews
Preparing working papers and report drafts for supervisory reviews
Working with auditees and contractors to implement audit recommendations
Completing special projects as assigned by the Director
Key Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Experience in Governmental Accounting and/or Auditing
Computer skills and software experience in Office 365, Teams, Word, and Excel
Ability to plan and execute audit procedures including formal reporting
Knowledge of Federal Uniform Grant Guidance and Auditing Standards
Do you have…
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job‑related duties
Preferred Qualifications
Obtained or pursuing Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA)
Experience in internal auditing or public accounting
Ability to do data analysis, and statistical sampling using software
All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Government Administration
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About Houston‑Galveston Area Council
The Houston‑Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region, addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well‑being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I be doing?
Working independently and/or with other staff in completing assignments
Planning and performing internal audits, program reviews, and special projects
Subrecipient monitoring including site visits, desk reviews of financial reporting packages, and pre‑award reviews
Preparing working papers and report drafts for supervisory reviews
Working with auditees and contractors to implement audit recommendations
Completing special projects as assigned by the Director
Key Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Experience in Governmental Accounting and/or Auditing
Computer skills and software experience in Office 365, Teams, Word, and Excel
Ability to plan and execute audit procedures including formal reporting
Knowledge of Federal Uniform Grant Guidance and Auditing Standards
Do you have…
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job‑related duties
Preferred Qualifications
Obtained or pursuing Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA)
Experience in internal auditing or public accounting
Ability to do data analysis, and statistical sampling using software
All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Government Administration
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