Audit Analyst I

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for developing overhead rates, preparing proposals, and conducting client audits. The role is primarily responsible for planning audits of accounting and financial information, with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), as well as other Federal and State governmental regulations. The Audit Analyst conducts audits that address various complexities of problems and procedures, providing senior leadership with objective analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and observations on the activities under review. What You’ll Do Supports audits of expenses, utilizing statistical sampling techniques under guidance. Contributes to thorough financial cost analyses at both firmwide and individual project levels, under the guidance of senior team members. Analyzes and audits expenses and financial data to ensure compliance with FAR, external regulations, and corporate policies. Reviews basic contract terms for compliance with FAR Part31, Cost Principles, and other regulatory requirements. Assists in the preparation and submission of information regarding the firm’s compliance with government regulations. Reviews and validates audit findings, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation. Coordinates activities with Operations staff, external auditors and supports specialized audits. Assists leadership in both qualitative and quantitative evaluations to ensure audit objectives are met and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepares certifications and responses to accounting and pricing questionnaires. Assists in communicating annual audited rates and ongoing audit results to internal and external stakeholders. Supports the calculation of overhead rates throughout the year, contributing to reports presented to senior leadership that identify issues, risks, and recommend corrective approaches. Assists in payment and collection efforts related to subconsultant audit findings. Stays updated on regulatory changes and analyzes any impacts to the firm. Contributes to internal training efforts with stakeholders on FAR and other government regulations, covering issues, changes, and proper compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 4 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 8 years of relevant work experience What You'll Bring Proficient in Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills Good communication skills, written and verbal. Developing organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail. Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues/impacts, offering well-thought-out solutions to leadership for timely resolution. Identifies opportunities for improvements What We Prefer CPA, CIA, MBA Experience with audit software programs such as ACL and IDEA Experience with SQL Additional Information HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #NF #FinanceAccounting. Locations: Kansas City, MO Notice to Third-Party Agencies HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work #J-18808-Ljbffr