PROGRAM INTEGRITY AUDITOR TRAINEE

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

6d•$4,747 - $6,446•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, for a period not less than six months and not to exceed twelve months, receives on-the-job training and assists higher level Program Integrity Auditors (PIA)/ Bank Examiner's in performing financial and procedural audits of financial institution programs regulated by the Section. Completes increasingly difficult assignments to gain experience and develop working skills. Assists higher-level program integrity auditors in preparing documentation to gain knowledge on the concepts and procedures involved in conducting audits of integrity reviewing methodology used by the agency. Assists higher level examiners (or PIA) and communicates with financial institutions to gather and prepare drafts of audit report. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

Requires possession of a bachelor's degree with coursework concentration in accounting or business administration.
Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
Requires a valid, appropriate driver’s license, access to a vehicle to travel, and the ability to travel to remote sites.
Requires the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest and a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

One year of auditing experience in the last 36 months.
One year of experience working in banking, financial institutions, or similar in the last 36 months.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant rating.
One year of experience collecting and analyzing financial data, as well as drafting detailed and complicated examination reports within the last 36 months.

Responsibilities

Receives on-the-job training and assists higher level Program Integrity Auditors (PIA)/ Bank Examiner's in performing financial and procedural audits of financial institution programs regulated by the Section.
Completes increasingly difficult assignments to gain experience and develop working skills.
Assists higher-level program integrity auditors in preparing documentation to gain knowledge on the concepts and procedures involved in conducting audits of integrity reviewing methodology used by the agency.
Assists higher level examiners (or PIA) and communicates with financial institutions to gather and prepare drafts of audit report.
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, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over 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