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Williamson County, TX lists this Internal Auditor I opportunity in georgetown, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $66,166.35 Annually
Location : Georgetown: 1848 Texas Trail, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing financial, operational, compliance, and assurance audits of internal departments while maintaining independence and objectivity. Level I of II in Internal Audit.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Performs full charge audits of essential county offices using proven audit theory
Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the offices and departments with the goal of improving processes
Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls
Creates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations
Receives information from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trends
Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
Communicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the position
Submits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review process
Meets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findings
Evaluates audit results and makes recommendations to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems
Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval
Assists in developing audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies
Focuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testing
Notifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectives
Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors
Participates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that arise
Records audit steps and processes for documentation purposes
Assists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortages
Creates and maintains various audit documents including reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
Assists other Internal Audit staff
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special projects as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to - Assistant Internal Audit Director
Direct Reports - No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves operating a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Work is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel
Occasionally required to work remotely
IRREGULAR HOURS Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and one (1) year of related experience
Basic knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment Valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of prior auditing experience
Experience with TeamMate Audit Management or a comparable application
Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone or visit our website at
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at .
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and one (1) year of related experience? Yes
No
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Do you have basic knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices? Yes
No
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Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems? Yes
No
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Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire? Yes
No
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Do you possess and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record? Yes
No
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Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including a review of your driving record, and criminal history? Yes
No
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The primary office hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm. However, work outside of the normal office hours may be required. Do you understand, and agree to, this arrangement to support business needs? Yes
No
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Do you have experience working with TeamMate or another audit software? Yes
No
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Please select any audit certification(s) you hold. Certified Government Auditing Professional
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Public Accountant
None
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Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrate why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position (please do not use programs such as ChatGPT to answer this question!).
Required Question
Worksite address
georgetown, TX, 78628, US
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