Internal Auditor I - Procedures & Training Division

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

6d • $54,891 - $76,856

About The Position

Pima County’s Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for an Internal Auditor I to join our internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced auditors who assess risks and provide recommendations that guide improvements across County operations. The successful candidate will assist in reviewing departmental processes, documenting findings, and helping draft reports. We're looking for a dependable, quick learner with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow professionally as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• OR: Associate degree AND two years of professional level experience in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or closely related field as defined by the department at the time of recruitment.
• (Applicants for positions in this classification with non-accounting majors, such as public or business administration, must provide transcripts at the time of application showing completion of at least nine semester hours (or the equivalent) in college-level accounting courses.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience in cash handling, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Experience with public speaking and/or presentation in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience working on a team while providing customer service.
• Experience with creating/modifying spreadsheets and/or extracting information from databases.
• Experience receiving and providing feedback regarding written documents in an academic or professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist other members of the internal audit team as they perform their assigned projects to evaluate County processes and procedures.
• Learn the County’s current organizational structure, operations, and procedures, as well as relevant best practices used by other organizations.
• Assist senior auditors as they identify potential weaknesses in the County’s current business practices and work with client departments to develop appropriate solutions.
• Learn the process of reviewing software applications used by the County to identify potential security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
• Learn how senior auditors document the work they perform using audit management software (currently TeamMate+) and assist with creating written reports to communicate the results of each project to County management.
• Assists in conducting internal audits by gathering and analyzing financial data; evaluating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; performing risk assessments and identifying key areas of focus; and supporting the development of audit objectives, scope, and testing procedures;
• Assists in preparing work papers and testing financial processes to identify errors, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies;
• Participates in and documents interviews with employees and stakeholders to gather relevant information while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the security of sensitive audit information;
• Assists in identifying audit findings and developing recommendations to address deficiencies or enhance controls;
• Assists with drafting written audit reports, consultation memos, and application review issue forms to document findings and recommendations;
• Participates in presenting audit findings, issues, and potential impacts to department personnel;
• Attends meetings with department management to review audit results and review draft reports;
• Participates in follow-up audits to assess corrective actions taken by departments;
• Supports the review of automated systems to assess internal controls and identify areas needing improvement;
• Researches and applies audit standards, policies, and best practices while collaborating with senior auditors to gain knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees