Job Posting for Internal Auditor at Nebraska State Government
Are you excited by the opportunity to help people? Thrive in a culture of integrity and compliance? Want to join the efforts to keep Nebraska growing? Seeking a rewarding career that offers a reasonable work-life balance? If so, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (Department) has a position that may be right for you. The Department is seeking to fill an Internal Auditor position on its Compliance Team. The Internal Auditor supports the compliance efforts of the Department as part of its Compliance Team. Under the direction of the Compliance Director, the internal auditing and external monitoring efforts of the state and federally funded programs administered by the Department.
Take a look at our terrific benefits! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave • 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Fun, inviting teammates • A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic, financial, operational, and/or compliance internal audits. Assist the Compliance Team Manager with gathering and analyzing accurate and relevant information and evaluating potential risk. Documenting audit results and summarizing written findings to be considered for reporting. Preparing draft reports expressing conclusion for review by management. Interpreting and applying industry, accounting, regulatory, and internal audit standards. Proactively identifying and communicating problems and opportunities. Maintaining knowledge of industry standards, accounting and audit standards, and analytical tools. Assisting in the coordinating of staff involvement in responding to questions and reviews for audits conducted by state or federal entities. Assisting in the reporting, writing, and reviewing of responses to exceptions received from auditors. Reviewing applicable plans, policies, laws, regulations, and accounting standards relevant to the functions administered by the Department. Representing the Department at audit, management or other meetings as assigned. Assisting with ongoing review of Department’s internal procedures for accounting, data processing, and educational or training efforts to ensure compliance with statutes and policies. Recommending improvements in procedures and policies to ensure compliance and effective and efficient operations. Recommending procedural changes and form revisions to comply with new statutes. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting or the equivalent, at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing, and experience conducting financial audits.
PREFERRED: Five years of experience working with state and/or federal grants in the areas of accounting and/or auditing. Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP or CFE) or desire to pursue certification preferred.
OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance. This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.
*Candidates must submit a college transcript along with their application*Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards.
Knowledge of accounting, auditing procedures, and internal control standards.
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, as well as industry, accounting, regulatory, and internal audit standards.
Ability to communicate and presents information effectively to various audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in a team structure Skill in organizing and coordinating audit functions.
Ability to effectively handling multiple activities.
Ability to proactively identify and communicate problems and opportunities, seek input and participate in implementing innovative solutions or process improvements.
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