Contracts Auditor

Grant & Government Contracts Auditor

Position Summary

The Grant & Government Contracts Auditor is responsible for conducting audits compliance reviews and financial examinations of grants government-funded programs and contractual agreements administered by the local government. This position ensures funds are expended in accordance with federal state and local regulations grant requirements contract provisions and internal policies. The auditor evaluates internal controls identifies risks and provides recommendations to strengthen compliance transparency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Compliance Activities

• Conduct financial operational and compliance audits of grant-funded programs and government contracts.
• Review grant expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations.
• Evaluate contractor and subrecipient compliance with award terms procurement requirements reporting obligations and performance metrics.
• Perform detailed testing of expenditures invoices payroll allocations procurement transactions and supporting documentation.
• Verify funds are used for allowable allocable and reasonable purposes.

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Assess risks associated with grant programs contracted services and funding agreements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over grant and contract administration.
• Monitor high-risk grants and contracts to identify potential fraud waste abuse or noncompliance.
• Develop audit work plans based on risk assessments and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare audit reports detailing findings observations recommendations and corrective actions.
• Present audit results to management department leaders elected officials and oversight committees.
• Maintain accurate audit workpapers and documentation supporting conclusions.
• Track management responses and monitor implementation of corrective action plans.

Financial & Regulatory Review

• Review compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) state grant requirements procurement regulations and applicable governmental accounting standards.
• Analyze financial statements budgets grant reimbursement requests and contract payment requests.
• Assist with Single Audit preparation and coordination with external auditors where applicable.
• Research and interpret new regulatory requirements that impact grant-funded programs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with department leaders grant managers finance personnel and contract administrators.
• Provide guidance and training on grant compliance documentation requirements and internal controls.
• Support investigations involving potential misuse of public funds or contract noncompliance.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Auditing Public Administration Business Administration or related field required.
• Masters degree preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of auditing accounting grant compliance governmental finance or related experience.
• Experience auditing federal state or local government grants preferred.
• Experience with government contracting and procurement regulations preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)