INTERNAL AUDITOR I

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking to fill the role of Internal Auditor I for the Office of the Director - Internal Audits. Under general supervision, the Internal Auditor I independently conducts internal audits of both simple and complex ISP programs to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The position performs preliminary reviews prior to audit fieldwork, researching and identifying relevant state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Internal Auditor I prepares clear and comprehensive audit reports for supervisory review, summarizing audit results, identifying findings, and providing well‑supported recommendations for improvement. The role also represents the Internal Audit function in meetings with agency personnel and participates in ongoing professional education to maintain required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply! The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually. Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service. Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date. Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, publicadministration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects.
Requires completion of an agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program; or requires two years of professional auditing experience.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Overtime is a condition of employment and may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including schedule, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Requires ability to pass the ISP background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prefers two (2) years professional experience in the application of auditing theories and procedures.
Prefers twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in developing routine and non-routine audit programs of operational, compliance and financial audits and to prepare audit documents and reports.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in rationally assessing and evaluating programs of an operational and procedural nature.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in performing duties in a professional, efficient and ethical manner and to maintain the confidentiality of the information gathered during an audit.
Prefers two (2) years working knowledge of applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies and procedures when auditing an agency’s functions and programs.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in noting deficiencies in control procedures and suggesting corrective action.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in documenting and supporting audit findings and recommendations.
Prefers two (2) years of experience preparing for, attending and conducting entrance conferences, to outline audit plans with agency personnel, to attend exit conferences and to participate in the discussion of audit findings prior to the issuance of the final report.
Prefers two (2) years professional experience in current auditing and various other computer programs.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, independently conducts internal audits of simple and complex programs, as assigned.
Performs preliminary review prior to audit fieldwork, researching and identifying all applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies and procedures for each audit.
Prepares audit reports for supervisory review summarizing the results of the audit work, detailing audit findings and making appropriate recommendations.
Represents internal audit in meetings.
Continues education through accredited professional training (CPE).
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.