Contract Reviewer/Auditor

Position SummaryThe 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 accountabilityKey ResponsibilitiesConduct financial, operational, and compliance audits of grant-funded programs and government contractsReview grant expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulationsEvaluate contractor and subrecipient compliance with award terms, procurement requirements, reporting obligations, and performance metricsPerform detailed testing of expenditures, invoices, payroll allocations, procurement transactions, and supporting documentationVerify funds are used for allowable, allocable, and reasonable purposesRisk Assessment & MonitoringAssess risks associated with grant programs, contracted services, and funding agreementsEvaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over grant and contract administrationMonitor high-risk grants and contracts to identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, or noncomplianceDevelop audit work plans based on risk assessments and regulatory requirementsReporting & DocumentationPrepare audit reports detailing findings, observations, recommendations, and corrective actionsPresent audit results to management, department leaders, elected officials, and oversight committeesMaintain accurate audit workpapers and documentation supporting conclusionsTrack management responses and monitor implementation of corrective action plansFinancial & Regulatory ReviewsAnalyze financial statements, budgets, grant reimbursement requests, and contract payment requestsAssist with Single Audit preparation and coordination with external auditors, where applicableResearch and interpret new regulatory requirements that impact grant-funded programsQualifications3+ years of auditing, accounting, grant compliance, governmental finance, or related experienceExperience auditing federal, state, or local government grants preferredExperience with government contracting and procurement regulations preferred