Internal Auditor
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$29.176

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012473 Internal Auditor (Open)

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Job Description:
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Internal Auditor in Legal Services. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team with diverse backgrounds, interests, and strengths all working towards "Helping People Live Better Lives".

A successful candidate in this role will possess strong critical thinking skills and have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions. If you enjoy data analysis, pride yourself on your attention to detail, and have a passion for public service, don't hesitate - Apply today!

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.

Examples of Work

As an Internal Auditor, your role will be to:

• Develop, coordinate, and conduct internal audits that test for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Present audit findings to program staff and senior management;
• Respond to inquiries and provide documentation for external audits, attestations and reviews conducted by State officials, the Legislature, and the Federal Government;
• Monitor the agency's compliance with corrective action plans resulting from audit findings;
• Review and test the agency's policies and internal controls for best business practices, while coordinating with Legal Services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Collaborate with other audit staff as needed to ensure audit plans are done timely.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting and experience conducting financial audits. (see also Legal Requirements).

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 - Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Any combination of education with a concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01. Positions employed as the Internal Auditor by the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Board shall comply with Neb. Rev. Statute 84-1503.04.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrable audit experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrable Excel skills of moderate to expert level strongly preferred.
Experience in the public sector preferred.
Certifications or the intent to obtain CIA,CFE,CISA, or other relevant designations is preferred.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

Knowledge of operational and compliance auditing procedures and internal control standards.
Knowledge of accounting concepts as they relate to auditing.
Ability to understand and analyze financial data and reporting.
Ability to research agency programs, identify and prioritize risks, and develop audit testing plan.
Ability to research and identify statutory laws and regulations governing agency programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with all interested stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and initiate contact with programs throughout the audit.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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