Internal Auditor

Are you looking for a position that will leverage your attention to detail and knack for precision? Your skills may be an excellent fit for the Internal Auditor I role with the Maricopa County Internal Audit Department!

The Internal Auditor I provides objective information on the County’s system of internal controls to the Board of Supervisors, enabling them to make informed decisions and protect the interests of County citizens. We’ll count on you to perform engagement fieldwork such as conducting interviews/tests, gathering information/evidence, and reviewing financial statements/reports. Your role is essential, as you’ll determine whether County financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts comply with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies.

Will you be the one who enables us to deliver exceptional results? Apply now to inspire a great team!

We are a team of professionals that provides independent and objective assessments designed to add value and improve the County’s operations. We help the County accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To learn more about us, see our website: Maricopa County Internal Audit.  

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• We support and pay for professional certifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Exceptional work-life balance, with telework options available
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field by the hire date. (While we may be able to extend an offer to a candidate who has not yet obtained their Bachelor's degree, the degree is required by the first day of work.)

Our selected candidate must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other professional certification relevant to internal auditing
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards for the professional practice of internal auditing; COSO, fraud investigation procedures, and technical audit tools; research techniques, including interviews, sampling, literature reviews, and quantitative and qualitative analysis; and experience with audit management software and commonly used Microsoft products

Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor:

• Conducts audits of the County's financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts
• Performs research and risk assessments to determine operational and financial areas to audit
• Performs audit fieldwork consisting of conducting interviews, gathering information and evidence, conducting tests, and reviewing financial statements and reports
• Determines compliance with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies
• Evaluates internal and management controls
• Analyzes processes and work methods and prepares report findings
• Prepares audit documentation, memoranda, and other correspondence

• Work is performed in an office environment or from home in a teleworking arrangement
• Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County (not out of state)

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.