Job Description

Description

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Internal Auditor. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team with diverse backgrounds, interests, and strengths all working towards \xe2\x80\x9cHelping People Live Better Lives\xe2\x80\x9d A successful candidate in this role will possess strong critical thinking skills and have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions. If you enjoy data analysis, pride yourself on your attention to detail, and have a passion for public service, don\'t hesitate - Apply today!

Pay rate will be $28.604 per hour, with an increase to $30.035 per hour after successful completion of original six (6) month probation.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let\'s make a difference for Nebraskans.

We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. See more details about our benefits here: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

"The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Examples of Work

Every individual and role within DHHS makes an impact!

What you will do as an Internal Auditor:

-Develop, coordinate, conduct and review ongoing internal audits that test for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations as well as compliance with the agency\'s internal control policies;

-Present audit findings to program staff and senior management; respond to inquiries and provide documentation for audits, attestations and reviews conducted each year by State officials, the Legislature and the Federal Government;

-Monitor the agency\'s compliance with corrective action plans resulting from audit findings; review the agency\'s internal controls for best business practices and coordinate with Legal Services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; and

-Conduct training programs focused on best business practices, internal controls and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor\'s degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.

PREFERRED: Prior audit experience preferred. Experience in the public sector preferred. Certifications or the intent to obtain CIA,CFE,CISA, or other relevant designations is preferred. Intermediate to expert Excel skills strongly preferred.

OTHER: Hybrid in-office and remote work schedule possible after successful completion of original probation - generally after the first six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures; knowledge of internal control standards; ability to communicate effectively with all interested parties, both verbally and in writing; ability to understand and analyze financial data; ability to develop and prioritize short and long-range audit plans; ability to interpret and apply statutory laws and regulations governing agency programs.

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