Contracts Auditor & Reviewer

Contracts Auditor & Reviewer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks a qualified auditor to review external contract invoices, ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, and verify that contractor expenses are accurate and allowable according to federal and state regulatory requirements. The individual will be responsible for evaluating internal control processes, accounting systems, and reviewing the work of others. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards and generally accepted audit procedures. Additionally, the candidate will be able to demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to work independently to complete assigned projects.

Principal Duties :

• Conducts audits (i.e. determines the nature, scope and direction of the audit; reviews and analyzes available information, identifies potential issues, schedules audit, prepares audit work papers, etc.).
• Analyzes, summarizes and / or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and / or makes recommendations.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and / or other written materials.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and / or state laws, regulations, and / or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Gathers documentation to support negotiated resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Plans and manages projects and / or programs. Writes (or discusses) project / program plan(s), recommendation(s) and / or finding(s).
• Provides assistance and / or on-the-job training.

Minimum Qualifications :

In order to qualify, you must have at least three (3) years of experience in auditing, accounting, or another related field. An Associates degree, or higher, may substitute for two (2) years of experience. This position may be underfilled for those who do not have the required three (3) years of experience. In order to qualify for the underfill, you must have an Associates degree, or higher, in a related field OR at least two (2) years of experience in auditing, accounting, or another related field.

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Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit. Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.