Job Posting Title
Internal Auditor IAgency
740 STATE TREASURERSupervisory Organization
Office of the State TreasurerJob Posting End Date
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $55,000.00, based on education and experience.Job Description
Starting Annual Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00
The Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) is seeking a detail-oriented and hard-working individual to join our Audit & Compliance team. The Unclaimed Property Internal Auditor position operates within the Unclaimed Property (UP) department of OST as support staff and reports directly to the Compliance Officer & Internal Audit Director.
Under general direction of the Compliance Officer & Internal Audit Director, this position provides support for ensuring that the UP policies, practices, and/or regulations meet the compliance requirements of Oklahoma Statutes and Administrative Rules. Responsible for completing audits and reviews of the UP claims processes, procedures, and methodologies, assists in developing and monitoring internal controls, conducting audits of UP funds, interrupting data, and providing updated procedure recommendations to UP leadership.
State employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a generous monthly benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents, a retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, and longevity payments. Employees earn 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year of employment.
Work is typically performed in an office setting in a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to communicate, move about inside the office, and perform keyboard and 10-key entries. This position may often require long periods of remaining in a stationary position and daily use of a computer and desk phone.
The functions within this job family will include the following:
Performs audit procedures to verify that controls are in place and operating effectively through testing and interviewing techniques.
Provide analyses and conclusions on the effectiveness & efficiency of internal controls.
Identify control and compliance gaps and develop recommendations for opportunities of improvement to the UP program.
Assist in risk analysis and reporting to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Conduct data extraction and analytics to support UP program audits and reporting.
Perform duties to support the UP program during safe deposit auctions and inventory.
Daily use of UP program claims software to support analyses, auditing, and compliance.
Prepare timely summaries and observations.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
Other duties as assigned.
Computer technology related to accounting systems, including Excel.
General accounting & bookkeeping principles, theories, financial statements and reports, accounting ledgers, and journals are essential.
Monthly reconciliation processes.
Global Internal Audit Standards (IPPF-GIAS), COSO Framework for Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards along with the ability to comply with those standards, associated laws and regulations.
Writing internal control procedure manuals.
Technical proficiency related to office equipment, Microsoft 365 Suite products, basic computer, and scanner operations.
Technical ability to draft, edit and publish cohesive and coherent documents as relating to narratives, memos and other reports, including the ability to provide legible handwritten notes where appropriate.
Accounting, auditing, and/or bookkeeping experience are essential.
Working effectively both independently and in a team environment, participating, communicating, and collaborating daily.
Being detail oriented with the utmost meticulous attention being given to details, policy, procedures, data entry, and interpretation.
Analytical skills that are required to identify irregularities, patterns, root cause analysis, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Organization & Time Management, prioritizing and balancing multiple projects is essential to job success and meeting strict deadlines.
Be a proactive self-starter who uses good judgment and critical thinking along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills including but not limited to accounting records and business practices.
Read, interpret, and apply various rules and regulations.
Communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing at all levels of management and staffing.
Review and analyze accounting records and business practices.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to include fellow employees, related stakeholders, and other officials.
Complete or participate in various types of audits and complete required reports; to perform a wide range of audit functions; to perform highly independent work.
Exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
Deal effectively with matters requiring high level attention in accordance with policy and exercise tact, courtesy, and initiative.
Manage and meet multiple deadlines and varying job-related demands.
Cope with stress related to standard job functions, including but not limited to meeting deadlines, receiving constructive criticism, interactions with internal and external parties, and multitasking and ability to handle a high volume of work assignments.
Requirements at this level consist of
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a closely related field.
Experience in the public finance sector or state government is preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications or qualifications that demonstrate expertise in this career field. Applicants who have attained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other related certification designation will be given significant preference.
Applicants with data analytics, Jasper, Java code, and PeopleSoft experience will be given additional consideration and are preferred.
Applicants with knowledge and/or exposure to mineral deeds, probates, tax documents, and other related legal instruments will be given higher consideration for interview and selection.
Core working hours are Monday through Friday, 08:30 am to 5:00pm, providing for a 30-minute lunch period.
All newly hired employees are subject to a minimum 6-month to 1-year trial period.
This position is at-will and FLSA-Non-Exempt.
This role does not allow for any form of remote work, including telecommuting or hybrid arrangements. The nature of this position necessitates in-person presence. Prospective candidates should be aware that the responsibilities associated with this role require a physical presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Education, certification, or license proof must be provided with application.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Office of the State Treasurer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.ok.gov/treasurer
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