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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 Agricultures 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 YOULL 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 (FN) 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 FN processes and procedures, of CEs approved for participation in one or more of the TDA FN 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 FN policies and procedures (PPs), materials and tools related to financial and procurement compliance review functions to improve the compliance review PPs, materials, and tools, as well as the performance analysis function. Assist with performin 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 weekafter 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: Retirement Plan Paid Group Health Basic Life Insurance for employees Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Longevity Pay Dental Vision Dependent Optional Life Insurance Voluntary ADD Insurance Dependent Health Life Insurance Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/interv