Associate Internal AUditor - AO
About The Position
About Our Job The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees. We are seeking an Associate Government Internal Auditor with critical thinking skills and an ability to complete quality work. Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager and Team Lead, the Associate Auditor executes performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of Denver government functions and activities, in addition to other duties assigned. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote work days. We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work. This position is expected to be open to receive applications until Sunday, February 8, 2026. Please submit your complete application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Requirements
- Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience Requirement - One (1) year of professional level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Education & Experience Equivalency - No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant professional government auditing work experience.
- Experience with GAGAS Standards.
- Experience with data analytics.
- An applicable professional certification, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.
- Experience with audit management software, preferably Diligent.
- Must be comfortable working in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Conducting performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of City and County departments, contracts, and programs that include internal controls, compliance, governance, and performance objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and public policy assessment using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
- Working under the guidance of the Audit Manager and Lead Auditor, contributes to assigned aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing and presentation of results to the public.
- Identifying and utilizing optimal audit, analytical and research methodologies in the execution of audits.
- Displaying aptitude for critical thinking, verbal and written communications, workload management, quality work products, and productive and professional interpersonal relations.
- Working under the guidance of the Audit Manager and the Lead Auditor, ensure that individual work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policy and procedures, prior to review.
- Producing quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues for a variety of audiences, such as agency staff and citizens of Denver.
- Working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Performing audit-related internal and external presentations and briefings.
- Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.
- Conducting administrative tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
