Audit Analyst I
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • United States
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Salary
💰 $64,813 - $68,700 per year
About the role
- Conduct audits of participating school districts’ monthly reimbursement requests.
- Perform closeout audits of completed school construction projects.
- Provide training and support to internal and external users of the MSBA’s Progress Payment (Pro-Pay) system.
- Review reimbursement requests along with submitted invoices for construction projects.
- Identify essential invoice elements, cost attribution, classification, and purchasing merchandise.
- Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and/or clarification of identified issues.
- Organize invoices related to the ProPay System requests.
- Work closely with Capital Planning and Finance team members to ensure timely payment to school districts.
- Assist with tracking projects entering closeout and cataloging required documentation.
- Prepare audit reports for review in a timely manner for further review by Finance Audit manager.
- Create and maintain relevant reports as needed and requested by internal and external constituents.
- Assist with archiving final closeout audits.
- Maintain sufficient records to support an audit trail.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management.
- Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications.
- Ability to work hyriid schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
- Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulas to solve accounting problems.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through inquiry.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and financial reports.
- Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
auditingaccountingreport writingmathematical calculationsfinancial reportinginvoice processingdocumentation managementcost attributionclassificationpurchasing
Soft skills
communicationorganizationjudgmentdiscretionindependenceteamworkprioritizationattention to detailproblem-solvingtraining
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in business management