Auditor, Associate
Boise State University

Boise, Idaho

Posted in Education and Training


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About Us:

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Responsible for performing assigned components of internal audits or special projects with close supervision from the project lead.

Department Overview:
IAAS provides independent attestation and advisory services for Boise State University. IAAS reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Idaho Board of Education and administratively to the President's Office through the Vice President of University Affairs and Chief of Staff.

Level Scope:
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential Functions:
The Auditor, Associate must:

Key Responsibilities
Performs assigned components of an internal audit or special projects with close supervision. Responsible for assigned areas of projects and expected to reasonably complete all required tasks within hourly budgets and due dates, and in accordance with department and professional standards with close supervision.

Prioritizing Work
Monitors progress and status of assigned work to ensure tasks are completed within hourly budgeted time frames and due dates; immediately informs project lead of any unexpected budget or due date issues along and assists lead in revising estimates of completion; informs Internal Audit Manager and/or Executive Director of opportunities to perform work beyond what was assigned.

Planning and Audit Program Development
Assists with risk assessments, meetings with clients, and performs other analyses and planning for areas assigned; assists with the preparation of the Project Scope and Budget Memo, and assists with the development of required audit programs with close supervision of the project lead.

Working Paper Documentation
Completes and documents fieldwork in accordance with approved Project Scope and Budget Memo and approved audit programs in accordance with department and professional standards under close supervision of the project lead.

Reviewing Working Papers
Review work papers prepared by self to ensure completion and documentation of work is in accordance with department and professional standards, consistent with audit programs and that it fully supports observations, recommendations and conclusions, with close supervision from project lead. Performs additional work and/or corrects work documentation as directed by the project lead.

Reporting
Assists in the discussion of findings and recommendations with clients as directed by project lead; assists with preparation of observations and recommendations for assigned areas with close supervision of project lead.

Tracking and Reporting Time
Tracks and reports time spent on project and administrative tasks in accordance with department policy and ensures time is reported accurately for assigned areas; immediately addresses anticipated variances from hourly budgets to actual through discussions with the project lead.

Communication
Communicates verbally and in writing to internal staff and management, with University employees at all levels, and externals as may be necessary in a professional manner. The Internal Auditor participates in client meetings as directed by the project lead. The Internal Auditor is expected to foster and maintain good working relationships with clients. The Internal auditor assists with the preparation of draft reports as directed by the project lead. Writing is be fully proofread, accurate, grammatically correct, and free from typographical errors.

Training
The Internal Auditor learns from on-the-job experience through interaction, discussions and feedback provided by the project lead. The Internal Auditor is responsible for working with the Internal Audit Manager and/or Executive Director to identify additional training needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards and/or AICPA Generally Accepted Audit Standards
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) internal control integrated framework.
  • Good interpersonal skills to successfully work with employees at all levels within the University.
  • Good personal computer skills and strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to document and complete work in accordance with IIA professional standards with close supervision.
  • Ability to work individually or in a group.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information in a professional manner.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Make decisions during the completion of their assigned work that requires them to draw on their professional judgment and to determine when discussion with the project lead may be necessary. Manage risks that could prevent the achievement of objectives and/or to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and/or University policies.
  • Make difficult decisions and the impact of decision(s), the consequence of an error, the extent to which these decision(s) are reviewed, and what problems are taken to your supervisor for final decision.
  • Interacts with University executive management, other management, administrators, faculty and staff at all levels across the University with close supervision and direction.
  • Coordinates audit and special project activities with members of the department team as directed.
  • Handles issues and/or information that may be highly sensitive and/or confidential.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary is $50,000 and commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Required Application Materials:

Please provide a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications and a resume with employment history.

The Auditor, Associate is required to maintain memberships in professional accounting organizations in order to keep up-to-date on current developments in the accounting profession and higher education industry. The Internal Auditor is required to maintain memberships in at least one of the approved organizations listed below. The department will reimburse the costs of memberships at the discretion of the Executive Director. Approved memberships include:
  • Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)
  • National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
  • Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO)
  • The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA)
  • Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)


Advertised: June 21, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: July 10, 2021 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time


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