Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position that will centralize the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting for our agency, coordinate external audit activities, and strengthen internal controls to support audit readiness across the agency. The hiring team is looking for candidates who are detail oriented, have a continuous improvement mindset, and able to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. If you enjoy formalizing processes, streamlining work, and creating efficiencies, this could be a great fit! The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions. Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE. Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of experience conducting audits, compliance, fiscal, or internal control reviews.

Responsibilities

• Examines policies, procedures, transactions, and workflow processes to evaluate risk-based control and compliance reviews, and shares results and makes recommendations to office leadership.
• Serves as liaison for state and federal auditors, prepares responses, and reports to audit questions.
• Maintains centralized tracking system for external audit findings, review recommendations, and corrective action plans. Follow up to determine if corrective steps address identified conditions, and report unresolved actions to leadership.
• Completes agency-wide Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting within applicable timelines. Corrects reporting errors, maintains supporting documentation, and provides guidance related to source information.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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