Internal Auditor II

Overview

The Internal Auditor II independently performs professional audit assignments of moderate complexity involving financial, operational, compliance, and information technology reviews. This position applies professional judgment in evaluating risks, internal controls, and business processes while developing recommendations that strengthen governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Execution

• Plan and conduct financial, operational, compliance, information technology, and effectiveness audits of moderate scope and complexity.
• Perform preliminary research, process walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to understand the area under review and identify significant risks and controls.
• Develop audit objectives, scopes, work plans, testing procedures, sampling approaches, and timelines with guidance on new or unusually complex engagements.
• Manage assigned audit engagements, communicate progress, address emerging issues, and complete work within established quality and timeline expectations.

Control Evaluation and Analysis

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls intended to protect university resources, support reliable reporting, and promote compliance.
• Test financial and operating processes for compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, professional standards, and university policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial, transactional, operational, and system-generated data to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, compliance concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain complete audit working papers that clearly document evidence, analyses, professional judgments, findings, and conclusions.

Findings, Reporting, and Recommendations

• Develop well-supported audit findings that clearly describe the condition, criteria, cause, risk, impact, and recommended corrective action.
• Prepare formal written reports and management communications that present complex or sensitive audit information clearly, objectively, and constructively.
• Discuss preliminary observations with departmental representatives, validate factual accuracy, and obtain management perspectives before finalizing findings.
• Recommend practical corrective actions that strengthen controls, reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.

Investigations and Corrective Action Monitoring

• Participate in investigations involving suspected misconduct, misuse of resources, control violations, or improper activities by evaluating allegations and supporting evidence.
• Monitor management corrective action plans, evaluate implementation evidence, and communicate unresolved or overdue actions to audit leadership.
• Determine whether completed corrective actions adequately address the identified condition and associated risk.

External Audit and Advisory Support

• Coordinate external auditor and regulatory agency requests, including document collection, departmental communication, scheduling, and response tracking.
• Provide advice to university departments regarding internal controls, policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and sound business practices without assuming management responsibility.

Team and Departmental Contributions

• Provide technical guidance, peer review, and day-to-day support to entry-level audit professionals.
• Contribute to departmental risk assessments, audit planning, process improvement, and professional practice initiatives.
• Share knowledge, templates, and lessons learned that improve consistency across audit engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field with 3 years of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to attain a certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) within 2 years from hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, government, nonprofit, or other public sector environments.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, or a similar credential).
• Familiarity with higher education administrative systems, such as Banner.
• Experience auditing federally funded programs, grants, or sponsored research.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations and compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, accounting fundamentals, professional ethics, and Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, higher education business operations, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Skill in planning and conducting audits, analyzing data, interviewing stakeholders, preparing professional reports, and solving complex problems.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments, evaluate operational processes and internal controls, communicate audit results effectively.
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent engagements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships while managing multiple assignments and competing priorities.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

General Office Work:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 07/2026

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

titleix@usu.edu

(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 08/2026