Staff Auditor

Villanova; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven org

Top-ranked university

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Staff Auditor to join the Internal Audit team in Villanova, PA. You will participate in all phases of audits—planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up—with a focus on strengthening controls and adding value.

Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability are essential. The role is full-time with a 12-month average work schedule and is open to internal/external applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or a Bachelor’s degree and CPA or CIA designation required.
• 1-2 years of internal auditing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit in complex financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Prepare audit programs outlining planned approaches for audits.
• Conduct fieldwork and document work papers to support findings and recommendations.
• Perform follow-up reviews on management action plans.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships and deliver service-oriented audit work.
• Stay updated on university policies and procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA or CIA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Staff Auditor

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 20260457S
• Position Title: Staff Auditor
• Position Type: Staff
• Location: Villanova, PA
• Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
• Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week
• Department: 408-Internal Audit

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Staff Auditor will report to the Chief Internal Auditor and/or Director, Internal Audit and will directly support the work of the Internal Audit team in all phases of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, report writing, and follow-up reviews, with a focus on adding value and strengthening controls and operations. This position also performs additional tasks at the discretion of the Chief Internal Auditor and/or Director, Internal Audit in addition to the responsibilities listed below. This position acts in a confidential capacity to assist the Internal Audit team members in all assigned projects, and by performing independent audit work and related analyses.

Strong interpersonal skills and analytical abilities are required.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Internal Audit team in conducting complex and in-depth financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Assist with the preparation of audit programs for each audit to outline the planned approach for the efficient and effective conduct of the audit.
• Conduct fieldwork testing and prepare and organize clear audit work papers to support findings and recommendations based on appropriate analyses and evaluations.
• Perform follow-up reviews to assess and report on the status and progress of management’s action plans in response to internal audit observations and recommendations.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of assigned engagements.
• Conduct other special projects as assigned.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and maintain a service-oriented approach in the delivery of work.
• Maintain a high level of understanding and familiarity with current University policies and procedures, industry standards, and best practices to assess compliance and to conclude on the adequacy of internal controls.
• Proactively keeps supervisor informed of the progress of each assignment and project.
• Keeps up to date regarding changes in University policies, procedures, and current developments in the accounting and auditing professions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and CPA or CIA designation required.

Specific Job Knowledge

• Minimum of one to two years’ experience in internal auditing required.

Work Experience

• 1-2 years.

Work Skills

• This position requires proactive, effective communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the University; strong analytical and organizational skills; and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments/projects.

Equipment Knowledge

• Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

• Basic file handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or non-profit internal audit is preferred.
• Experience with audit analytics tools preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information: This position falls within salaried grade 17 and the range is $84,000-109,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
Salary Grade: 17
Job Classification: exempt

References Needed

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