Internal Auditor

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost health insurance plans

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development seeks an experienced internal auditor to provide independent advice and assurance on accounting and audit matters, aiming to strengthen financial integrity, governance, and compliance across the organization.

The role develops risk-based audit plans, conducts audits of financial records and business processes, and evaluates internal controls and governance to drive improvements. Telework eligible with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of auditing experience with risk-based assurance programs.
• Experience applying GAAP, GASB, and GAGAS principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based audit plans and perform internal audit services.
• Evaluate and improve risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Conduct sampling and testing of key financial transactions and processes to identify weaknesses.
• Provide independent advice, assurance and consulting on accounting/audit related matters.

Skills

Auditing expertise

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree or PhD may substitute experience

Tools

Audit software

Job description

This position will provide independent advice, objective and reasonable assurance and consulting activities on accounting/audit related matters designed to add integrity, accountability, quality assurance, and ethical value to improve the organization’s financial and business operations, governance, internal controls, and compliance.

The incumbent will also evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and compliance, management controls, and organizational governance processes and principles for the divisions, activities, programs, or operation of the department in meeting its organization goals. This position will develop risk-based audit plans, perform all internal audit services, and conduct internal control and compliance risk-based statistical samplings, testing and audits of key transaction types, financial records, and business processes to identify weaknesses in internal control and compliance, and ensure they are operating as intended.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires occasional travel based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years* of experience in auditing with responsibility for planning and developing financial and compliance related assurance audit programs, conducting field work, preparing audit working papers, audit reporting, analyzing financial data, working with internal control structures, and using computerized systems within the last 5 years.

*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business (with an accounting concentration) or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitutes one (1) year of experience; Master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Skill in analysis of policies, procedures, and documentation of financial and compliance audits, internal controls evaluations, and risk-based assessments to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal and state laws, statutes, administrative rules, or relevant statewide
• Skill in project management and communication sufficient to communicate complex information, audit requests, or audit results to diverse audiences and facilitate meetings / presentations, train and teach, and develop and implement clear and concise audit reports and training and guidance materials.
• Skill in using computers and analytical tools to obtain, organize, and assess data from system-generated reports and other sources and analyze statistic, budget, accounting or programmatic data or records using mathematical, statistical, and problem-solving method, and summarize audit findings.
• Experience in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) pronouncements and practices.
• Knowledge of large-scale accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources systems.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.