Description

Position Information

Job Title

Internal Auditor

Classification Title

Department

Internal Audit

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

The Internal Auditor is responsible for the independent appraisal of the accounting, financial, and other operations as a basis for determining the adequacy of the system of internal control and ascertaining compliance with established policies and procedures of the College.

The Internal Auditor of the College exercises the necessary authority delegated by the President for the financial and operational auditing of all areas of the institution. The Internal Auditor works directly with the College's external auditors and is responsible for coordinating the annual financial statement audit.

The Internal Auditor is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. The Internal Auditor is a staff position responsible for developing, planning, and carrying out a comprehensive internal audit program.

2. Assists management in attaining the most efficient administration of College operations by evaluating adherence to College operating policies and procedures, and/or recommends changes to policies or procedures.

3. Conducts periodic checks on the reconciliation of College capital asset and bookstore inventories with the financial records and tests the inventory to the physical assets. Oversees the annual inventory count of the College's bookstore.

4. Determines the effectiveness of internal control procedures and recommends improvements.

5. Leads risk assessment efforts used to assess College risk and develop a plan to mitigate identified risks.

6. Coordinates the annual financial statement audit. This includes working directly with the College's external auditors, the Finance Department, and other departments across the College by gathering and tracking all audit requests. The Internal Auditor collects and reviews for accuracy all College documents requested from the external auditors prior to submission to the auditors.

7. Participates in the review of the College's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and report on the College's schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

8. Supports the Finance Department with implementation of policies and procedures related to new GASB and regulatory updates.

9. Ascertains the extent of the protection, accounting for, and safeguarding of College assets.

10. Conducts independent, protective, and constructive audits to review effectiveness of controls, financial records and operations.

11. Conducts compliance and operational audits of departments and programs (including the College's state and federal grants) to determine compliance with state and federal laws; May conduct these audits in collaboration with the Compliance Officer.

12. Performs quarterly compliance testing of the College's Federal Title IV financial aid operations including eligibility, cash management, and reporting of student financial aid.

13. Reviews and performs test audits of ICCB credit hour claims reports prior to submission.

14. Performs periodic petty cash counts for departments across the College including Cashiers Office, Bookstore, Library, Fine and Performing Arts Center, and the Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center.

15. Coordinates and directly assists with all audits conducted by outside federal, state or local agencies, particularly the College's annual financial audit.

16. Develops and implements audit activities and procedures. Implements and updates accounting procedures and systems; recommends appropriate accounting treatment for year-end adjustments and closing activities.

17. As related to financial audit controls, evaluates the College's information systems for adequacy and effectiveness of general and application controls; tests controls; recommends improvements of information technologies and internal business processes related to financial information security.

18. Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, or lack of compliance with College policies and procedures.

19. Prepares special reports and makes recommendations on findings.

20. Provides audit education and internal control training. Fosters an environment of accountability and control throughout the College.

21. Prepares annual audit plan and status reports. Follows up on audit recommendations and resolution of audit findings.

22. Initiates other independent procedural, internal control audits, and investigations as needed.

23. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) certification OR a Master's degree in a related business field.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent work experience as an Auditor demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks.
• Public accounting experience with governmental or school district clients preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel). Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) preferred.

Qualifications

In addition to the experience and education noted above, the following qualities are sought. Including, knowledge of:

• Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) pronouncements.
• Generally accepted accounting principles.
• Generally accepted governmental audit standards, including United States Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) circulars, and other organizations issuing documents or standards related to audits of government agencies.
• Principles and techniques of operational and performance auditing, audit exposure and risk analysis, research methods, program evaluation and management analysis.
• Government financial management, including budgeting, accounting, debt/cash management, treasury and purchasing.
• Management information systems.
• Research methods and statistical sampling techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis, account analysis and reconciliation methods, work paper preparation methods and documentation.
• Financial aspects of information technology resources typical to complex organizations, such as data, applications systems, technology, facilities, etc.
• Principles and practice of sound business communications.

Position is expected to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision using independent judgment and discretion. Consultation with Vice President of Financial and Business Services and/or President is available as needed.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.

Salary/Wage

$92,819 - $123,834

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

ACMS Position (Administrative, Confidential, Managerial, & Supervisory) Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include the following highlights and more:

• Health/Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance, Optional life, Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• MV Tuition waiver for employee and eligible family
• Vacation Days, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days
• SURS Retirement plan (surs.org)
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Review of Applications Begins

03/16/2026