Staff Auditor (Academic Division Team), Office of Audit and Compliance

University of Virginia

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Virginia is seeking a Staff Auditor to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits that support adherence to University policies and procedures. This position is part of the Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) and is aligned with the team responsible for audits within the Academic Division. The OAC provides independent assurance and consulting services that assist the University’s Board of Visitors and leadership in fulfilling their oversight, management, and operational responsibilities across the University community. This role is well suited for early-career professionals who are eager to build a strong foundation in auditing while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. Auditors are encouraged to work both independently and as part of a team, developing professional judgment while producing high-quality work guided by established standards and proven departmental methodology. The position offers meaningful opportunities to strengthen communication, writing, and data analysis skills, learn effective time management and multitasking strategies, and build trusted relationships across the organization with professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

Demonstrated professionalism in working with confidential and sensitive matters.
Professional interpersonal communication skills (both in writing and verbal).
Ability to problem-solve and manage time to deadlines.
Ability to prepare professional documentation.
Ability to analyze data, and proficiency in current office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, information systems, data analysis, or a related field.
Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Staff Auditor, or at least 2 years of related experience in a position such as Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst or Data Analyst. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
Audit experience in higher education.
Experience evaluating business processes of large, decentralized organizations.
Knowledge of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards.
Licensure: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff Auditors conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures.
They review and evaluate internal controls, and help prepare audit reports recommending improvements in controls, operations, or systems.
Staff Auditors work independently with supervision and according to established protocols.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, staff auditors also lead or collaborate on other projects or responsibilities, as assigned.