OCA - Auditor II (Guardianship Compliance Speciali

About the role

The Office of Court Administration (OCA) is a unique state agency in the Judicial Branch that operates under the direction and supervision of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Chief Justice. Our mission is to provide resources and information for the efficient administration of the Judicial Branch of Texas.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the assigned court to analyze guardianship cases, audit annual accountings and conduct compliance reviews for the courts to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Work with local courts to provide information and assist with implementing best practices in managing guardianship cases.
• Review guardian reports for compliance and to identify guardianship well-being and financial exploitation concerns in violation of standards, statutes, and rules to protect the assets of persons under guardianship.
• Define and gather financial documents including supporting documentation.
• Conduct court compliance reviews, report findings, compliance discrepancies, and recommends corrective actions.
• Conduct interviews of court personnel and pertinent witnesses as necessary to clarify information obtained.
• Provide testimony on compliance findings in meetings and legal proceedings as requested.
• Advise the court and other stakeholders on the requirements, compliance, and noncompliance status, and recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Track and maintain compliance data and information to report to the courts and the OCA.
• Serve as a liaison with the courts to enhance compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; may substitute four years full-time experience directly related to job duties for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of experience in auditing, investigations, or guardianship experience.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, accounting, financial planning, estates, law, or a related field; may substitute four years full-time experience directly related to job duties for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience in auditing, investigations, or guardianship experience.
• Experience working guardianship compliance in the courts.
• Experience working with court records, court procedures, and guardianship processes.
• Experience working in accounting or finance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to gather and report facts with a thorough knowledge of investigative methods.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to:
  • compose clear and concise audit reports and correspondence
  • gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information
  • accurately complete and assemble audit working papers
  • communicate effectively
  • work on multiple cases simultaneously
  • establish and maintain positive, courteous, and effective working relationships
• Skill in using proper spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar.
• Ability to interpret and explain rules and statutes, and to apply provisions of the law to individual cases.
• Working knowledge of Texas Estates Code, law proceedings and the associated legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance required.
• Travel will be required.
• Must sit for extended periods of time.
• May talk on phone an extended period of time.
• Requires some lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle to conduct agency business.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required to operate a motor vehicle when conducting agency business.