Audit Associate

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal. This position is located at our Great West Center in Billings, MT. What’s Important to You We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible. Accrue and use your paid time off (PTO) immediately – no waiting period – plus paid federal holidays in addition to PTO. Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s). We prioritize wellness by offering eligible employees a monthly stipend, toward a fitness club membership or exercise-related classes. The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it. We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate. SUMMARY Performs internal audit work for all areas of the organization to support the Company’s overall audit plan. Internal Audit assists the Company in accomplishing its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal controls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned. Performs assigned audit test work in accordance with the approved audit program on routine financial, operational, and compliance audits and projects within budgeted timeframes. Applies effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including leveraging technology available to mine data, identify trends, gaps, or outliers to make insightful recommendations. Demonstrates dynamic communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable communicating with various levels of employees throughout the organization. Has a strong business acumen and develops technical knowledge and skills in both banking and internal audit practices through professional development opportunities. Applies these skills in increasing complexity and depth commensurate with experience. Maintains a high level of integrity and ethics at all times. Researches complex and technical topics and applies knowledge gained to execute effective audit work. Builds relationships with internal customers and represents Internal Audit in various relationship assignments as assigned and shares information gained with the Department. Assigned coverage areas may include, but are not limited to: Financial Accounting, Bank Operations, Administrative functions, Information Technology, Wealth Management and Trust Administration, and Regulatory Compliance. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting, finance, management or information systems from four-year college or university or equivalent experience. Recent experience in public accounting, banking, or internal audit preferred. Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CBA, CISA, CFSA or CISSP) are desirable, but not required. Will require approximately 15% travel. OTHER SKILLS Applicant must have an understanding of financial reporting requirements, banking processes, and related laws and regulations. Strong critical thinking, fraud detection and conflict management skills are needed. Must also have a good knowledge of analytical techniques used to identify and resolve problems. Applicant must be a proficient user of basic Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams). Knowledge of bank information systems is also desirable. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial or regulatory documents. Proficiently write reports and business correspondence. Verbally present information to groups in a clear and concise manner. Capable of responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Identify and analyze risk as it pertains to the Company. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit: use hands or finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. **If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal. First Interstate Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier-free employment process. Employment is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristics protected by law. We make all reasonable accommodations to meet the obligations set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us (406)255-5485, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST or email us at careers@fib.com. All applicants must pass pre-employment screenings including a background check. First Interstate BancSystem participates in E-Verify which will require new employees to verify their identity and employment eligibility through the internet-based system operated by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). E-Verify Notice English or Spanish Right to Work Notice English or Spanish