Internal Audit Associate
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 05/15/2025 Classification Title Legal and Compliance Rank N - No Rank Working Title Internal Audit Associate Department 120101 - ADT Internal Audit Position Number D92371 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Position Summary Conduct Audit Engagements
Assist the Internal Audit Office in scheduling and performing activities for audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Assists in conducting planned audit methodologies and tests. Conducts research on subject matters related to the audit.
Will assist the audit office with researching relevant federal, state and University policies and procedures to assess compliance. Will assist in documenting complex financial and business processes. Will assist in assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
Assists other auditors in conducting interviews and meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to gather useful, relevant, and reliable information. Helps to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit. Documents information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner. Helps to communicate engagement results in a clear, and concise manner to University managers, senior administrators, and other clients.
Provide Technical ProficiencyAssists in providing support in one or more audit specialty areas, such as IT controls, statistical analysis, data mining, forensic accounting, or other relevant fields of expertise needed to conduct a full-service audit program.
ConsultationAssists Director of Internal Audit and/or other Internal Audit Office personnel in consultation with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues as requested or as identified. May assist in developing policy guidelines for management action and financial guidance on issues as needed or requested.
Performs other related duties in support of the Internal Audit Office as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a business related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit
Or
Candidates that will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution within 9 months of this job posting in a business related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in closely related field.
Experience in Higher Education environment.
Experience with Banner and/or Workday accounting software.
Strong oral presentation and writing skills.
Experience with NCAA compliance requirements for athletic programs.
Experience auditing and/or accounting for federal, state, or local grants.
Experience conducting IT audits.
Experience conducting investigations. Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be approximately $53,000 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date 03/16/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 02/27/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46883 Supplemental Questions
Assist the Internal Audit Office in scheduling and performing activities for audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Assists in conducting planned audit methodologies and tests. Conducts research on subject matters related to the audit.
Will assist the audit office with researching relevant federal, state and University policies and procedures to assess compliance. Will assist in documenting complex financial and business processes. Will assist in assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
Assists other auditors in conducting interviews and meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to gather useful, relevant, and reliable information. Helps to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit. Documents information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner. Helps to communicate engagement results in a clear, and concise manner to University managers, senior administrators, and other clients.
Provide Technical ProficiencyAssists in providing support in one or more audit specialty areas, such as IT controls, statistical analysis, data mining, forensic accounting, or other relevant fields of expertise needed to conduct a full-service audit program.
ConsultationAssists Director of Internal Audit and/or other Internal Audit Office personnel in consultation with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues as requested or as identified. May assist in developing policy guidelines for management action and financial guidance on issues as needed or requested.
Performs other related duties in support of the Internal Audit Office as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a business related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit
Or
Candidates that will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution within 9 months of this job posting in a business related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in closely related field.
Experience in Higher Education environment.
Experience with Banner and/or Workday accounting software.
Strong oral presentation and writing skills.
Experience with NCAA compliance requirements for athletic programs.
Experience auditing and/or accounting for federal, state, or local grants.
Experience conducting IT audits.
Experience conducting investigations. Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be approximately $53,000 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date 03/16/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 02/27/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46883 Supplemental Questions
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