Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) · 4 weeks ago
Audit Analyst I
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is seeking an Audit Analyst I to join their Audit Team. This role involves conducting audits of school districts' reimbursement requests and performing closeout audits for school construction projects, while also providing training and support for the MSBA’s Pro-Pay system.
Construction
Responsibilities
Auditing of Reimbursement Requests
Review reimbursement requests along with submitted invoices for construction projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million. Identify essential invoice elements, cost attribution, classification, rendered services, and purchasing merchandise
Identify any categorically ineligible costs, unrelated costs, scope exclusions, accounting errors, and duplicate costs
Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding missing materials and/or clarification of identified issues with reimbursement submissions
Organize invoices related to the ProPay System requests
Work closely with Capital Planning and Finance team members to review requests for reimbursements ensuring timely payment to school districts
Assist with tracking projects entering closeout and cataloging required documentation
Perform closeout audits of completed school construction projects and prepare audit reports for review in a timely manner for further review by other internal departments and Finance Audit manager
Prepare closeout packages, including the grant letter, acceptance policy, acceptance/non-acceptance form, closeout index, etc. to be sent to the districts
Assist with archiving of final closeout audits
Work with the Director of Audit and/or Financial Audit Manager to review and update MSBA internal controls and policies related to reimbursement requests
Maintain sufficient records to support an audit trail
Create and maintain relevant reports as needed and as requested by internal and external constituents
Prepare various ad hoc requests requiring complex analysis, as requested
Respond to employee and management inquiries as needed
Training Coordination
Participate, provide outreach, training, and other support in the MSBA’s training sessions for districts and Owner’s Project Managers (OPMs)
Operations Analysis
Collect data and perform research to provide various reports on the status of projects in the pipeline and inform prioritization of request review and audit preparation
Assist with data requests related to the MSBA’s annual financial audit and any cross-training related to financial statements support
Other Duties:
Assist the Director of Audit and Financial Audit Manager with the MSBA’s fixed asset inventory, including participation in an annual reconciliation of MSBA’s fixed assets
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain regular attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management
Two to four years of full-time professional experience in accounting or auditing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Office applications
Ability to work hybrid schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and accounting
Knowledge of the methods of general report writing
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulas to solve accounting problems
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through inquiry
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and financial reports
Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence
Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Company
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) is a quasi-independent government authority created to reform the process of funding capital improvement projects in the Commonwealth’s public schools.
51-200 employees
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