Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date07/01/2024Classification TitleLegal and ComplianceRankN - No RankWorking TitleInternal Audit AssociateDepartment120101 - ADT Internal AuditPosition NumberD90642RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene, and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research, and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement, and innovation.
Position Summary
The Office of Internal Audit invites applications for an Internal Audit Associate position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to conducting audit assignments, providing technical proficiency, and consultation.
Conduct Audit Engagements
Assist the Internal Audit Office in scheduling and performing activities for audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Assists in conducting planned audit methodologies and tests. Conducts research on subject matters related to the audit. Will assist the audit office with researching relevant federal, state and University policies and procedures to assess compliance. Will assist in documenting complex financial and business processes. Will assist in assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Assists other auditors in conducting interviews and meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to gather useful, relevant, and reliable information. Helps to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit. Documents information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner. Helps to communicate engagement results in a clear, and concise manner to University managers, senior administrators, and other clients.
Provide Technical Proficiency
Assists in providing support in one or more audit specialty areas, such as IT controls, statistical analysis, data mining, forensic accounting, or other relevant fields of expertise needed to conduct a full-service audit program.
Consultation
Assists Director of Internal Audit and/or other Internal Audit Office personnel in consultation with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues as requested or as identified. May assist in developing policy guidelines for management action and financial guidance on issues as needed or requested. Performs other related duties in support of the Internal Audit Office as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a business related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit OR
- The ability to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in the fields outlined above within one year AND approximately one year of internal audit experience in a higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in closely related field.
- Strong preference for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Will consider candidates who are in the process of achieving certifications.
- Experience in Higher Education environment.
- Experience with Banner accounting software.
- Strong oral presentation and writing skills.
- Experience with NCAA compliance requirements for athletic programs.
- Experience auditing and/or accounting for federal, state, or local grants.
- Experience conducting IT audits.
- Experience conducting investigations.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursM-F, 40 hours a weekTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $50,500 – $65,000, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
Portland State has an excellent benefits package including 95% employer-paid health insurance premiums (employees and eligible dependents) and significantly reduced tuition rates for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. After completing six full months employees are eligible to choose between our two employer-paid pension programs in addition to two voluntary retirement programs. Wellness options include access to the PSU Rec Center at a reduced rate and free wellness programs. For a comprehensive view of all PSU benefits, visit the PSU Total Compensation Calculator.
Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening beginsQuick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44689
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
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- Oregon Employment Department
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Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents- Curriculum Vitae
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