Junior Internal Auditor

Metro Nashville Airport Authority•Nashville, TN

3d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The State of Tennessee’s 2025 Economic Impact Study reports that in 2024 alone, BNA generated $13.8 billion in total economic impact, supported 80,000 jobs and contributed to $2.1 billion in federal, state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Up to 1 year experience in internal or external auditing or related experience
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (within 18 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles in the public sector.
Skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles and accounting operations to organizational financial needs.
Skill in conducting audit investigations, including fact gathering and interpreting statutes, regulations, contract provisions, and other documents.
Skill in identifying fraud indicators to prevent, detect, or investigate fraudulent activity.
Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
In-depth skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Maintains confidential information.
Role model for ethical behavior.
Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Authority (RISE)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Responsibilities

Assists in completing audits, including preparation of the program, performing and documenting audit test work, and issuing audit reports.
Assists in auditing accounting, financial, and operational records by applying professional accounting and auditing principles.
Assists in auditing department and tenant financial records to fulfill financial and operational responsibilities.
Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
Assists in assessing risk and applying appropriate audit procedures.
Collects and examines documentation from external and internal partners.
Identifies inefficient practices and assesses alternatives that may yield improvements.
Identifies inconsistencies in data and strives to understand the root cause of the potential problem.
Reviews concessionaire’s annual statement of gross revenues to determine contract compliance and revenue obligations.
Research on policies, laws, and ordinances to evaluate and document compliance.
Performs statistical analysis and other methods for evaluating data.
Assists in preparing detailed written audit reports for executive management, including findings and recommendations.
Performs semi-annual inventory cycle counts.
Identifies internal and external network vulnerabilities on a quarterly basis.
Tracks the progress of the implementation of internal audit recommendations.
Maintains regular on-time attendance.
Follows all safety regulations.
Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
Performs other duties as assigned.