Staff Auditor

Under the general supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Staff Auditor contributes to overall operating efficiency by ensuring adherence to effective and efficient operating procedures and by evaluating systems of internal control throughout the University. The Staff Auditor is responsible for the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures and methodologies, developing and monitoring customized audit program, planning and performing operational audits to ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies, government laws and regulations, and professional standards.

The Staff Auditor will:

• Coordinate and conduct audits which will appraise the appropriateness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and internal operating controls. 
• Coordinate and conduct audits which will ascertain the extent of compliance with established university and the extent to which the university’s assets are safeguarded from losses of all kinds and deter fraud or other irregularities. 
• Create, collect and maintain work papers; and, draft audit findings for the development of audit reports which are for the use of response by university management. 
• Report and recommend corrective action where variations, inconsistencies, or inaccurate methods and procedures are being followed. 
• Perform other special assignments as requested by the Director. 
• Consult with management throughout the university, advising them on internal controls, procedures for accounting and accounting-related functions and advise on the establishment or revision of those procedures to ensure that adequate protection of university assets are being maintained. 
• Maintain contact with pertinent university management personnel in connection with conducting audits and discussing findings, recommending changes in various operating routines, & administering other responsibilities.

Minimum: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or other business/technology field) is required. 
• A professional certification of CPA, CIA, CFE or working towards a professional certification is required. 
• Must have the ability to use productivity software such as Microsoft Office (Banner a plus). 
• Must have analytical and problem resolution skills. 
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Must have one to five years of relevant accounting or auditing experience. 
• We are seeking an outstanding professional with a high level of professional and personal integrity and ethics and the ability to work collaboratively in a collegial atmosphere. 

• A minimum of three years of higher education auditing experience. 
• Master’s Degree

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable 

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