Internal Auditor

State of Utah; Taylorsville (UT); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The Office of Internal Audit within the Utah Department of Government Operations is hiring an Internal Auditor. You will analyze programs and processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, and provide recommendations for improvement to help manage risk and achieve goals.

Location is Taylorsville, UT in a hybrid setting with benefits eligible. Salary ranges from $24–$34 per hour with opportunities for career growth within a large state organization.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have Internal Audit or closely related experience at Auditor II or Auditor I levels.
• Experience in applying audit techniques and risk assessments is expected.
• Ability to complete audit tasks in a timely manner, independently or in a team.
• Understanding of internal audit standards and government auditing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide variety of audits and assessments including defining scope and objectives.
• Develop audit work plans and testing procedures to reach objectives.
• Analyze data sets to identify issues, trends or anomalies.
• Draft written audit reports and communicate results clearly to leadership.
• Provide actionable recommendations for improvement in a collaborative manner.
• Gather documentation and create workpapers to support findings.

Skills

Internal Audit experience

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Documentation

Job description

The Office of Internal Audit within the Utah Department of Government Operations is looking to hire an Internal Auditor. As part of the internal audit team, you will provide in-depth analysis of programs, functions, and processes to ensure that operations are efficient and effective, information is accurate and reliable, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures is maintained. You will make recommendations for improvement and help to ensure that the department is achieving its goals and objectives, managing risks effectively, and complying with laws and regulations.

Job Levels and Compensation

• Auditor II – $28.00 – $34.00 per hour
• Auditor I – $24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Job Details

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $24.00 – $34.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 9/13/2026*

Job Posting Notice – This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting a wide variety of audits and assessments, including determining the nature, scope, and objectives of audit projects.
• Developing audit work plans and testing procedures to accomplish audit objectives.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and evaluating data sets to identify potential issues, trends, or anomalies.
• Drafting written reports of audit results and communicating those results to department leadership clearly and concisely.
• Providing meaningful analysis and recommendations for improvement in a collaborative and friendly manner.
• Gathering sufficient documentation and creating workpapers to support audit findings and conclusions.

Qualifications – Minimum

The ideal candidate will have Internal Audit or closely related experience at the following levels:

• Auditor II: 2 – 3 years of experience
• Auditor I: 1 – 2 years of experience

In addition to their work experience, the ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete assigned audit tasks in a timely manner.
• An understanding of internal audit and/or government auditing standards.
• Professional work experience applying audit techniques and conducting risk assessments as part of the audit planning process.
• The ability to apply critical thinking skills to provide recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions.
• Get along well with people and be able to communicate with colleagues to obtain timely information necessary to complete audit projects.
• Use analytical skills to recognize issues and potential risks.
• Be objective and apply critical thinking skills to form audit findings and conclusions.
• Perform quality research and extract data from information systems, analyze it, and present it in a timely, accurate, and concise manner to stakeholders.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with verifiable information from credible sources, and to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of business processes including basic accounting, budgeting, information systems, management, and administration.
• Identify discrepancies and non-compliance issues and develop clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.

About The Role

Location – 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129, United States

Background Check Required – No

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

This is an opportunity to be part of an energetic team that provides valuable insight, improves key processes, and helps management identify and address risks. As part of the Office of Internal Audit, you will gain valuable experience working on a wide variety of audit projects across many different programs and functions. You can read more about the Office of Internal Audit here .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].