Texas Education Agency - Auditor III

Texas Education Agency
Job Details
Region
13
School District/Employer
Texas Education Agency
District Category/Employer
Texas Education Agency,
Position
,
Assignment Level
Job Title
Auditor III
School
Campus Description
Date Posted
11/10/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. Core Values: • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum of the salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Financial Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with accounting rules and standards and with local, state, and federal statues related to annual financial reporting of Texas schools. In this role, will perform first level review work for annual financial reports of local education agencies with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; interpret accounting information; coordinate referral of information; perform critical projects or programs as assigned; and correspond with school personnel, external auditors, public officials, and the public in general. The Financial Auditor must be honest, ethical, self-motivated, proficient in audit methodologies and skilled in electronic data processing (EDP). This position is a member of the Financial Desk Reviews team and reports to the Manager of Annual Financial Report Reviews (Manager V) of Financial Desk Reviews in the Financial Compliance Division. The Financial Auditor works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Desk Review and Reporting: conducts annual financial report audit reviews and incorporates the external auditor’s findings and the TEA comments, as appropriate, into the final reports or letters 2. Planning and Process Improvement: assists in developing annual financial report audit review program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in compliance with overall accounting and auditing standards, laws, rules, and regulations 3. Customer Service and Stakeholder Support: provides technical guidance and communication to team members and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university • Degree fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. • Experience: At least three least [3] years of experience in auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields. (Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ) may substitute for experience.) • Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed. Candidates who closely match the requirements and demonstrate relevant skills and experience may be considered for the position. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: • Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military. • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements, and/or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting standards. • Experience with reviewing annual financial reports to identify financial compliance issues over the relevant statues, rules, regulations, and guidance. • Ability to prepare audit review programs, review documentation, gather information, prepare work papers, develop issues/findings, and compose clear and concise reports. • Highly organized, attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and produce high quality work. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Excel, and Word. • Strong customer-service mindset and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of internal and external customers. • Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. • School district, charter school, government or non-profit environment is preferred. • Major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field is highly preferred. • Knowledge of Texas school finance, the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), and/or Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) certification preferred. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference. To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title. This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
Salary Range
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,098.66 - 5,855.16 (Monthly)
Benefits
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/welcome-and-overview/employment/compensation-and-benefits
How To Apply
Apply online: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/701/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053856&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Contact Information
Name
Emily Douno
Email
recruitment@tea.texas.gov
Address
1701 N. Congress Ave.
City
Austin
State
TX
Zip
78701
Phone
(512) 463-8200
Fax
(512) 475-4293
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC13
Position
Posted Date
Nov. 10, 2025
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