INTERNAL AUDITOR I
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department on Aging
Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,423, Full Range: $5,423 - $7,721 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 41568
About the Agency
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking to hire a qualified professional on our Internal Audit team. The ideal candidate is experienced in conducting internal audits in a government setting and brings with them a desire to serve and make an organization better. Keys to success include organizational skills, being a self-starter, and is a life-long learner. If you have an auditing background and a desire to improve programs that serve Older Illinoisans, we encourage you to apply!.
Essential Functions
- In accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, conducts internal audits of simple and routine programs, functions, and activities, as assigned.
- Conducts preliminary review of agency programs, operations, information systems, and records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with agency standards and procedures prior to audit fieldwork as set forth by the Internal Audit Policy and Procedures Manual and other specific audit circumstances.
- Researches, analyzes, and compiles information gathered during an audit.
- Communicates with external review entities to maintain the agency’s relationships; acknowledges initial contacts.
- Represents the Office of Internal Audits in meetings.
- Participate in agency training seminars and continuing professional education.
- Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting, or other related subjects.
- Requires completion of an agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program; or requires two years of professional auditing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two years of governmental internal audit experience.
- Prefers at least two years of experience preparing reports in written and verbal form for senior level staff.
- Prefers at least one year of experience performing data analysis in Excel or comparable software.
- Prefers at least one year of experience utilizing electronic work papers.
Employment Condition
- Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Requires periodic travel within the state.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813
Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield