SOX Internal Auditor jobs in Grand Island, NE

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Internal Auditor in Legal Services. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team with diverse backgrounds, interests, and strengths all working towards “Helping People Live Better Lives”

A successful candidate in this role will possess strong critical thinking skills and have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions. If you enjoy data analysis, pride yourself on your attention to detail, and have a passion for public service, don’t hesitate – Apply today!

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.

Examples of Work

As an Internal Auditor, your role will be to:

• Develop, coordinate, and conduct internal audits that test for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Present audit findings to program staff and senior management;
• Respond to inquiries and provide documentation for external audits, attestations and reviews conducted by State officials, the Legislature, and the Federal Government;
• Monitor the agency's compliance with corrective action plans resulting from audit findings;
• Review and test the agency's policies and internal controls for best business practices, while coordinating with Legal Services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Collaborate with other audit staff as needed to ensure audit plans are done timely.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrable audit experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrable Excel skills of moderate to expert level strongly preferred.
Experience in the public sector preferred.
Certifications or the intent to obtain CIA,CFE,CISA, or other relevant designations is preferred.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln

Hiring rate: Available wage that will be offered is $28.604 / hour.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

Knowledge of operational and compliance auditing procedures and internal control standards.
Knowledge of accounting concepts as they relate to auditing.
Ability to understand and analyze financial data and reporting.
Ability to research agency programs, identify and prioritize risks, and develop audit testing plan.
Ability to research and identify statutory laws and regulations governing agency programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with all interested stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and initiate contact with programs throughout the audit.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.60 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• This position is on-site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with no remote work. Does this work for you?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Auditing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person