TDA- FND- Administrative Financial Review Specialist (58369)

Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCIAL REVIEW SPECIALIST

Community Operations Section

(Auditors/Financial Compliance/Grant Management/Accounting)

Salary Information: $5,800.00- $6,394.00/MO. - B22

State Classification: Auditor III - 1048

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number: 25-58369-1

Location: Austin, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Houston, and Waco, TX.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/551/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Administrative Financial Review Specialist will work in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment conducting highly complex financial and procurement compliance reviews of Contracting Entities (CEs) participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program(s) (CNP) administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food and Nutrition (F&N) Division to ensure program integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. You will work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all assigned aspects of compliance reviews (inclusive of Single Audit reviews and high-risk reviews ), in compliance with the applicable TDA F&N processes and procedures, of CEs approved for participation in one or more of the TDA F&N administered CNPs by evaluating the CEs financial and procurement performance for compliance with applicable state and federal program financial and procurement management standards, including (but not limited to) the review of management operations, internal control systems, and accounting records/systems, utilizing standard compliance audit/review standards, tools, procedures and processes in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.

Evaluate and assess compliance review results and make recommendations to hold CEs' reimbursement, place reimbursement claims into the validation process, and/or the terminate CEs' contracts. Prepare correspondence to inform CEs of findings/concerns based on the compliance review results; and support and justify.

Provide technical assistance for complying with program rules and regulations and recommendations for corrective action to internal and external customers.

Ensure all corrective action plans (CAPs)/corrective action documents (CADs) and close out processes are performed timely, completely, and accurately following established guidelines and policies in written and via verbal testimony, all appeals and hearings resulting from individual work performed on compliance reviews.

Communicate compliance review findings and the status of resolution to the Lead AFRS and other stakeholders associated with the review assignment, during team meetings and compliance debriefs, identify, and communicate problem areas or potentially controversial concerns and apparent trends, risk-adverse behaviors, and potential risk mitigation processes.

Provide input in the development and implementation of TDA F&N policies and procedures (P&Ps), materials and tools related to financial and procurement compliance review functions to improve the compliance review P&Ps, materials, and tools, as well as the performance analysis function.

Assist with performing maintenance updates and testing for TXUNPS, as assigned.

Assist with special projects, as assigned.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).

Four (4) years of work audit/accounting/financial work experience with an emphasis on financial compliance or financial grant management.

PREFERRED

Work experience in governmental auditing/accounting/financial compliance/financial management.

Work experience in sub-recipient monitoring for a governmental entity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems; and federal and State regulations pertaining to program audit requirements.

Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports; gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information; evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 20%*), occasionally overnight.

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

TDA has a telework policy that will allow eligible positions to telework up to two (2) days per week after completing six (6) months of employment with the agency. The employee must meet eligibility criteria set forth in the Telework Policy.

BENEFITS

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

ü Retirement Plan

ü Paid Group Health & Basic Life Insurance for employees

ü Paid Holidays

ü Paid Vacation Leave

ü Paid Sick Leave

ü Longevity Pay

ü Dental

ü Vision

ü Dependent Optional Life Insurance

ü Voluntary AD&D Insurance

ü Dependent Health & Life Insurance

ü Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted for interview purposes.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

*A valid government-issued driver's license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver's license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Accounting, Auditing, Finance MOS Codes.