Internal Auditor

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Auditor I provides objective information on Maricopa County’s system of internal controls to the Board of Supervisors, helping them make informed decisions and protect County citizens’ interests. Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor, the position conducts audit engagements involving the County’s financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts. Work includes research, risk assessments, fieldwork, testing, evidence gathering, and review of financial statements and reports. The Internal Auditor determines compliance with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies; evaluates internal and management controls; analyzes processes and work methods; and prepares audit findings and supporting documentation.

Work is performed in an office environment or from home in a teleworking arrangement. Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County, but not out of state. The position is unclassified and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field by the hire date.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or another 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.
• Knowledge of COSO, fraud investigation procedures, and technical audit tools.
• Knowledge of research techniques, including interviews, sampling, literature reviews, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience with audit management software and commonly used Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support and payment for professional certifications such as CIA and CPA.
• Telework options available.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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 with a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level