Staff Auditor

Youngstown State University•Youngstown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides independent analyses and audit services to the Audit Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees and to university management to help minimize the University’s exposure to risk, while enhancing business practices and service quality to the University. Plans, conducts, and documents audits; assesses risks; evaluates internal control design and effectiveness; performs fieldwork, testing, and data analysis.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline and one year of relevant experience; OR an associate degree and three years of related and/or equivalent experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and at least ten years of equivalent experience.
Knowledge of: university policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives; department/division policies and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.
Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division.
Ability to: employ strong analytical skills; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a CIA or CPA.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing financial, operational, and investigative audits and risk assessments.
Performs periodic risk assessments, at least once annually, to develop the risk-based audit plan.
Plans, schedules, and conducts internal audits, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with university policy, standards for professional practice, state and federal laws, contractual obligations, and sound business practices.
Conducts fieldwork, including interviews with personnel, external confirmations, physical observation, and review and analysis of financial records and other University documents.
Documents work performed by completing detailed work papers.
Develops written audit findings and makes recommendations for corrective actions to improve processes, procedures, and controls to university management and to the Board of Trustees.
Presents audit reports and findings to the Board of Trustees’ Audit Subcommittee on a quarterly basis.
Administers the University’s anonymous reporting hotline.
Performs ad hoc audits and other related duties as assigned.
Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.