PROGRAM INTEGRITY AUDITOR TRAINEE

Position Overview

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.

State of Illinois 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
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Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a bachelor's degree with coursework concentration in accounting or business administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one year of auditing experience in the last 36 months.

• Prefers one year of experience working in banking, financial institutions, or similar in the last 36 months.

• Prefers possession of a Certified Public Accountant rating.

• Prefers one year of experience collecting and analyzing financial data, as well as drafting detailed and complicated examination reports within the last 36 months.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

• Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.