Internal Auditor Associate Auditor - Underfill Opportunity - Audit Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The City Auditor Department is seeking to fill an Associate Auditor position. This position reviews City processes to identify ways to improve the City's efficiency, increase program effectiveness, and mitigate risk. The position will work with departments throughout the City, gaining a broad perspective of municipal government and impacting how the City delivers services to the public and internally. The City Auditor Department strives to incorporate new technology in our engagements including data analytics and ensures that staff receive continuing education and training opportunities.

This position is entry-level and will be responsible for conducting audits and reviews of City departments, other governmental units, and/ or private businesses contracted with the City. Review areas may include financial operations, management controls, federal grants, contract compliance, policy and regulatory compliance, process improvement, and information system management control. Additional duties include preparing audit programs, evaluating the effectiveness of management controls, and preparing reports. Work is performed under the general direction of a Deputy City Auditor or Senior Auditor. This position will work at the downtown Phoenix location near City Hall, but at a future time, may be assigned to the Aviation location near Sky Harbor International Airport. Hours are typically 8 am to 5 pm but may be flexible.

This Associate Auditor position is an underfill for the Internal Auditor position. Candidates selected to underfill are promoted to Internal Auditor after two years of successful performance and achieving all certifications requirements on the job. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient using Microsoft Excel.

SALARY

Associate Auditor (underfill):

Pay Range: $27.49 to $44.77 per hour.

Hiring Range: $27.49 to $33.41 per hour.

Internal Auditor:

Pay Range: $66,185.60 to $107,806.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $66,185.60 to $84,468.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Employer paid long-term disability

• Free Bus/light rail pass

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Auditor (underfill):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• The City job description can be found here.

Internal Auditor:

• Two years of experience performing advanced professional audit, accounting, or program work.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field.

• Advanced degree/certification through one of the following is required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Quality Auditor (CQA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• The City job description can be found here.

General Requirements:

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience writing reports.

• Experience presenting data.

• Experience with data analytics, auditing, and accounting.

• Experience with "Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards" (GAGAS).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 14, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Internal Auditor, JC:03330, ID# 56070, 11/05/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 007

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