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Vendor Auditor (CONTRACT)

Vaco
$60.00 - $80.00 / hr
United States, Texas, Dallas
Apr 03, 2025
The Contract Vendor Auditorwill be responsible for reviewing vendor contractsto ensure compliance with contractual obligations. This role involves performing risk-based testingto validate charges, identifying potential issues, and preparing detailed audit reportswith recommendationsfor management. The auditor will assess vendor risk, investigate billing discrepancies, and work closely with internal teamsto improve vendor oversight and compliance. The role is blending operational audit and forensic audit to identify potential areas of fraud and risk in both vendor and Matador processes, contract compliance, spending patterns, billing, property and transportation practices, etc. Key Responsibilities Investigate discrepanciesrelated to vendor invoices, purchase orders, and contractual terms. Assess vendor risk and compliance, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations. Conduct financial and operational auditsof vendors, identifying inefficiencies, overcharges, or fraudulent activities. Review vendor rate sheetsand pricing agreements to verify consistency with contract terms. Analyze GPS and operational datato ensure accurate billing, particularly for service-based contracts. Work closely with internal teams, including procurement, accounts payable, and operations, to resolve vendor-related issues. Provide audit findings and recommendationsto senior management and assist in remediation efforts. Maintain accurate audit documentationand support audit follow-up activities. Preferred Experience & Industry Knowledge Experience working with oilfield service vendors, including water haulers, construction, and maintenance contractors. Understanding of field operations, including trucking, hauling, and wellsite services. Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor agreements, and cost recovery audits. Experience with OpenInvoice, OpenTicket, or similar vendor billing platformsis a plus. Ability to assess vendor financial stability, including reviewing liens, tax issues, and creditworthiness. Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including FMCSA, DOT regulations (if applicable), and local/state requirements. Oil & Gas experience is preferred 3 must have functional skills: Familiarity with internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks; experience working with contractsis preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Exceland strong data analysis skills. 3 must have soft skills: Strong communication and organizational skills - create executive presentations to communicate audit findings Quickly establish rapport and build trust with vendors, frontline workers, employees, executives Strong work ethic / roll up your sleeves Fun Personality, team culture Be curious, learn from each other Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.