Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. The Indiana Department of Revenue has served Indiana, its population, and the business community since 1947. Our more than 700 dedicated team members administer over 65 different tax types and annually process nearly $30 billion of tax revenue. We are a Top Workplace employer.

Role Overview : The Internal Auditor performs independent and objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve operations. This highly visible position conducts internal audit and operational reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes across agency programs and business operations. This role requires sound professional judgement in planning and performing audits, analyzing business practices, identifying risks and control weaknesses, and developing recommendations to enhance efficiency, compliance, and accountability. Experience in auditing and / or business operations is preferred. This position is located in the Indianapolis, Indiana, Field Office. Residency in the service area is highly preferred. Travel is reimbursed. Salary : This position starts at an annual salary of $59,900 with the opportunity for adjustment based on relevant experience and skill sets of the applicant. The Department utilizes three auditor-level classifications based on acquired competencies and demonstrated skill sets. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life : Responsibilities include : conducting independent and objective assurance engagements, reviewing operations and systems for financial accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas of risk, compromise, and non-compliance, identifying areas to improve effectiveness, oversight, and governance, reporting findings to agency leadership, generating recommendations for improvements and compliance, responding to requests to identify declines in operation efficiencies and systematic challenges, promoting continuous improvement and accountability, and remaining current on federal, state, and agency compliance statutes and guidelines.

What You'll Need for Success : Credentials : Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 hours of Accounting coursework. 3 5 years of experience in tax auditing. Additional qualifications : working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures, general knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case law related to tax compliance, ability to generate data requests and to extract, evaluate, and use information from a variety of business records, ability to effectively interview and solicit pertinent information from taxpayers and their representatives, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, their representatives, and others involved in the audit process, ability to travel overnight in the performance of assigned audits, and ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports : This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana : The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes : three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans, Wellness Rewards Program, health savings account, deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match, two (2) fully-funded pension plan options, a robust, comprehensive program of leave policies, education reimbursement program, group life insurance, referral bonus program, employee assistance program, qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and free parking for most positions. Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.