DOC INTERNAL AUDITOR I

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

8d•$5,637 - $8,389•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a professional Internal Auditor. The person selected for this position will independently conduct internal audits and prepare audit reports for review. Additional duties include assisting the supervisor by compiling and analyzing internal audit data, serving as an auditor on various assignments and audit teams as assigned, and participating in meetings and entrance and exit conferences with internal staff and other agency personnel throughout the duration of the audit. Overtime and travel are required as needed to discuss and perform audits. If interested in this opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting, or other related subjects.
Requires completion of an agency's Internal Auditor Trainee program OR requires two (2) years of professional auditing experience.
Requires a valid and current driver's license.
Requires ability to travel occasionally to facilities throughout the state to conduct internal audits, perform audit functions, attend trainings, and participate in and/or hold internal audit meetings; overnight stays may be required.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or the Certified Information Systems Auditor designation.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with a state agency's and/or similar type of organization's programs, policies and regulations.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with fiscal management principles and techniques.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with current auditing technology software programs such as TeamMate, Autoaudit, or Caseware.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience applying state laws, statutory mandates, administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures when auditing an agency's functions and programs.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with governmental operations.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience analyzing information systems.

Responsibilities

Independently conducts internal audits of simple and routine programs, as assigned.
Prepares audit reports for supervisory review summarizing the results of the audit work detailing audit findings and making appropriate recommendations.
Represents internal audits in meetings.
Continues education through accredit professional training (CPE).
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources