Legislative Auditor: Mid-east Tennessee

About the role

Join us in our mission to make government work better. This position conducts external audits for local government entities in the Mid-east Tennessee region, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective operations across publicly funded organizations. Responsibilities may include examining and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for state and local government entities and other organizations receiving public funds. Location: Mid-east Tennessee (Putnam, Cumberland, White, Van Buren, Bledsoe, and Warren counties).

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of state and local governmental entities in accordance with professional auditing standards
• Examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices
• Evaluate financial statement presentation, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Produce clear, logical, and well-supported workpapers and data analyses
• Communicate clearly with auditees, coworkers, elected officials, and stakeholders
• Take initiative, seek continuous improvement, and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with at least 24 semester hours in accounting
• Ability to learn quickly, think critically, problem solve, and produce accurate work
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work tactfully with coworkers, auditees, and stakeholders
• Sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (not required but strongly encouraged for advancement)
• Experience in auditing, governmental accounting, or related fields

Benefits

• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Tennessee
• Flexible schedules and a standard 37.5‑hour workweek
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits and work‑life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits, including annual and sick leave, insurance plans, pension, 401(k), college fee waivers, and flexible schedules