Internal Auditor

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform independent audits across the district, ensuring financial reliability and policy compliance. The role reports to the Audit Manager and involves identifying risks and recommending improved controls.

Responsibilities include conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits, preparing formal reports, and assisting with annual audit planning. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in accounting or auditing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field is required.
• Experience in auditing or accounting is preferred in a school or governmental environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce clear audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent and objective audits in all areas of the School District.
• Assess financial reliability, accountability, and compliance with policies and regs.
• Identify risks and recommend internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Prepare formal audit reports for management approval and issuance to the Superintendent.
• Assist with development and implementation of annual audit plan and training staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858592
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts independent and objective audits in all areas of the School District. Assesses financial reliability, accountability, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Recommends new or improved internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks. Completes audits and reviews in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards. This position reports to the Audit Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists and conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits. Reviews applicable state laws, legal requirements, school board policies, internal procedures, and business practices. Identify areas of risk. Assesses risk management, and evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls. Documents audit fieldwork. Prepares formal audit reports for audit management approval and issuance to the Superintendent and other individuals as appropriate. Conducts follow-up audits to ensure management has timely implemented corrective action(s).

Executes financial audit program for all schools to determine conformance with school board policies and administrative procedures. Examines financial transactions, assess internal controls, identify areas of risk, and prepares formal audit reports for audit management approval. Presents area(s) of concern and recommendations to audit and school district management.

Assists with the development and implementation of an annual audit plan. Researches and responds to audit inquiries or requests. Completes special projects and audits as assigned. Attends seminars, workshops, and/or conferences to enhance proficiency in audit techniques. Maintains appropriate continuingeducation credits as required by professional auditing standards. Provides guidance to other audit department personnel with various audits as requested.

Assists with training school administrators, personnel, and department staff on internal controls and risk mitigation.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEYREQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field required.

Minimum of five (5) years in accounting, auditing, or a related field preferably in a school or governmental environment required.

Make decisions and recommendations which often affect the school district. Maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

Makes decisions and recommendations which often affect the school District. Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

Valid Georgia driver’s license required. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification preferred.

Moderate level of judgment: technical, independent judgment is necessary. Must have the ability to manage competing deadlines; solve problems, and create action plans.

Requires regular contact to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires communication with management. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential including business acumen, problem identification and solution skills, ability to transfer knowledge of audit and accounting principles into audit performance, strong organizational skills, accuracy with figures and records, ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner, and ability to effectively write various reports or other written communications.

Require regular contact with internal personnel to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires contact with external personnel of influence. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.

Requires excellent analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Working knowledge of personal computers and their software to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Google Suite.

Varied work environment: office setting, administrative offices, warehouse and school environments as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Varied work environment: office setting, administrative offices, warehouse and school environments as needed. Will require travel to off-site training locations and school site visits.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

NOTE:This is a Grade 24, 225-day position with a salary range of $50,574 - $77,926. Final salary placement within this range is determined based on individual credentials, years of relevant experience, and the guidelines outlined in the CCPS Compensation Handbook found here.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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• Email: [e-mail]