Internal Auditor

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certifications (CIA/CPA)

Telework options

Career growth

Healthcare

Childcare

Vacation & leave

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Internal Auditor I to join the Internal Audit Department. The role involves conducting audits of the County's financial and accounting systems, programs, and contracts, and performing risk assessments to guide audit focus.

Responsibility includes fieldwork, evaluating controls, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and documenting findings. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are required or preferred, with telework options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or related field by hire date.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by time of hire.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, COSO, internal audit standards, and audit tools.
• Experience with audit management software and Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of the County's financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts.
• Perform risk assessments to identify operational and financial audit areas.
• Conduct fieldwork including interviews, information gathering, testing, and evidence review.
• Determine compliance with federal/state laws, grant requirements, and County policies.
• Evaluate internal and management controls.
• Analyze processes and work methods and prepare findings.
• Prepare audit documentation and correspondence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or related field

Job description

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $61,500 - $74,500 annually Full Range: $61,500 - $87,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation

Job Type Unclassified Department Internal Audit

About the Position

Are you looking for a position that will leverage your attention to detail and knack for precision? Your skills may be an excellent fit for the Internal Auditor I role with the Maricopa County Internal Audit Department! The Internal Auditor I provides objective information on the County’s system of internal controls to the Board of Supervisors, enabling them to make informed decisions and protect the interests of County citizens.

We’ll count on you to perform engagement fieldwork such as conducting interviews/tests, gathering information/evidence, and reviewing financial statements/reports. Your role is essential, as you’ll determine whether County financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts comply with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies.

About Us

We are a team of professionals that provides independent and objective assessments designed to add value and improve the County’s operations. We help the County accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To learn more about us, see our website: Maricopa County Internal Audit.

• Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• We support and pay for professional certifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Exceptional work-life balance, with telework options available
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require This position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field by the hire date. (While we may be able to extend an offer to a candidate who has not yet obtained their Bachelor's degree, the degree is required by the first day of work.)

Other Requirements Our selected candidate must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire. We Also Value Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other professional certification relevant to internal auditing Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards for the professional practice of internal auditing; COSO, fraud investigation procedures, and technical audit tools; research techniques, including interviews, sampling, literature reviews, and quantitative and qualitative analysis; and experience with audit management software and commonly used Microsoft products

Job Contributions

Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor:

• Conducts audits of the County's financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts
• Performs research and risk assessments to determine operational and financial areas to audit
• Performs audit fieldwork consisting of conducting interviews, gathering information and evidence, conducting tests, and reviewing financial statements and reports
• Determines compliance with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies
• Evaluates internal and management controls
• Analyzes processes and work methods and prepares report findings
• Prepares audit documentation, memoranda, and other correspondence

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment or from home in a teleworking arrangement Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County (not out of state)

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

We are Maricopa County.

Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!