About the Office
The Office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 14 is a component of the Department of Justice’s United States Trustee Program, which oversees the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. The office monitors the administration of bankruptcy cases, identifies potential fraud, appoints interim trustees for chapter 7 cases, oversees debtors-in-possession in chapter 11 cases, and appoints and supervises standing trustees in chapter 13 cases. The United States Trustee for Region 14 serves the federal judicial district established for Arizona. Our regional office is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Job Description
The Auditor is responsible for the financial analysis and investigative work associated with bankruptcy cases under applicable law, to support the litigation and civil enforcement efforts of the USTP. The Auditor performs work that is similar in scope and complexity to that performed by a public accounting firm.
The typical duties of an Auditor include:
- Apply professional accounting knowledge and understanding of general business operations to complex chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases;
- Work closely with Trial Attorneys to analyze bankruptcy cases and supporting financial documentation to determine adequacy and accuracy, sometimes for testimony at trial;
- Perform exams, audits, reviews, and analysis of bankruptcy cases administered by standing and panel trustees. Determine trustees’ adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with accounting principles and practices;
- Provide a variety of accounting and auditing services associated with chapter 7 and 11 matters;
- Work closely with Trial Attorneys on large chapter 11 cases to determine the adequacy of information provided by debtors at the beginning of the case and during its pendency; and,
- Ensure the debtor's compliance with required forms and documents.
For qualification requirements and application details, check out the full job announcement at https://www.justice.gov/ust/employment-opportunities/Auditor-Recruitment and submit your application package to [email protected]. Applications submitted through Indeed will not be reviewed or considered.
Pay: $93,629.00 - $171,043.00 per year
Work Location: In person
