[Hiring] Audit Coordinator @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

The Audit Coordinator, a Program Specialist VII position, works under the direction of the Financial Reporting and Audit Coordination (FRAC) Director of Financial Compliance. This position performs advanced (senior-level) audit coordination, financial analysis, and consultative work within Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS). Work involves assuring compliance with financial terms of managed care contracts.

• Participate in the coordination of audits.
• Aid in the planning and monitoring of the external auditors.
• Coordinate and aid in internal facing audits.
• Meet with auditors to aid in ensuring the audit’s progress.
• Participate in the development of the scope of work for external facing audits.
• Gather and provide documentation.
• Research questions for appropriate responses.

Address Compliance issues identified in audits:

• Provide responses and develop processes to respond to required actions stemming from audit findings.
• Make recommendations regarding any contractual remedies that may be necessary to remediate audit findings.
• Address any appeals that may be filed regarding audit findings.

Documents and files all pertinent information:

• Maintain updated audit log.
• Ensure all documentation is stored on the department share drive in appropriate order.
• Ensure all needed audit materials are provided.
• Ensure required documents are uploaded to the HHSC website.

Policies and procedures:

• Update and maintain policies and procedures specific to position.
• Document decisions and interpretations made to ensure consistent treatment.
• Ensure flow of information is consistently disseminated to the appropriate audience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, law, government administration, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Requirements

• Knowledge of audit standards and practices in relation to state and federal law.
• Financial analysis and examination procedures for regulated entities.
• Financial and industry terminology and practices.
• Project management with the ability to oversee multiple contractors.
• Financial analysis principles and techniques and accounting principles.
• Grasp of financial and industry terminology and practices.

• Skills in using Microsoft Excel including data validation, macros, and dashboard construction.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Performing complex analytical activities in a deadline driven environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Working on several assignments or projects simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to research and interpret contracts and State and Federal laws.
• Examine and verify financial statements, documents, and reports.
• Analyze complex financial problems, evaluate alternate funding sources, and implement creative recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external staff contacted in the course of the work.
• Develop internal policies and procedures.
• Take ownership of work and projects to assure successful quality completion.
• Provide progress updates to internal stakeholders, as appropriate.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.