TDI -Title Examinations - Allocated - Auditor III

About the role

The Auditor performs compliance audits and determines the financial condition of title agents. This position performs highly complex (senior-level) audits of title insurance agencies to determine compliance with Texas Insurance Code rules and regulations. Work involves the audit, investigation and review of records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations. May serve as lead auditor on audit team. May provide guidance to others. Works independently at remote locations under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

• Reviews guaranty file documentation for compliance
• Evaluates escrow accounting system internal controls and procedures
• Drafts audit reports
• Tests abstract plants for status and completeness
• Reviews financial statements to determine the financial condition of agents
• Recalculates title premium charges
• Conducts special investigations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Additionally, this position requires 1.5 years of experience in an accounting or auditing position.

Candidates must submit all transcripts from academic institutions from which relevant course credit was earned.

Regular work attendance. Travel may be required for up to 75% of the time. If travel is 10% or more, you must maintain a state of Texas Drivers License.

Note: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Must be eligible for the bond-related provisions of Insurance Code Section 401.106 and take the oath required by Insurance Code Section 401.105.

Additional job details

This is a remote work position. No office will be provided by the department. Candidates must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available during the agreed upon work schedule for meetings and collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements
• Basic auditing and accounting techniques
• General office practices and administrative procedures
• General understanding of business law and practices
• Gathering and assimilating information from multiple sources efficiently
• Title insurance regulations

Skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job
• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws
• Developing clear and concise conclusions
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effectively managing resources

Ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines
• Work both independently and as a team player with minimal supervision
• Satisfy the requirements to maintain fully qualified driving status
• Apply critical thinking to analyze and solve work problems and analyze and evaluate compliance trends
• Read, comprehend, and apply rules or statutes to determine compliance
• Handle multiple tasks and manage conflicting priorities