Internal Auditor - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-17
University of Central Missouri
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Warrensburg
Missouri
64093
United States


The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary $86,000.00 Annually
Location Suite 202, MO
Job Number 999748
Division Internal Audit
CategoryAccounting and Finance / Higher Education / Audit

Description

The university's Internal Auditor will perform audits of the organization's financial and information systems to assess compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, will measure the sufficiency of internal controls, and will identify and recommend strategies for mitigating financial risks and improving organizational efficiency.

Examples of Duties

  • Audit the university's financial records, statements and reports, verifying accuracy, consistency, and compliance with appropriate accounting principles and standards.
  • Review internal controls, policies and procedures for effectiveness and compliance with appropriate accounting principles and standards.
  • Identify and recommend revisions and improvements to university accounting practices and procedures.
  • Identify and propose strategies to mitigate as appropriate the financial risks of the institution.
  • Monitor internal compliance with compensation policies, spending policies, inventory reporting, and procurement policies and best practices.
  • Produce cyclical and as-needed reports, including variance reports, and communicate findings on an on-going basis to the university president and/or chair of the Board of Governors Finance and Administration Committee.
  • Remain current on appropriate accounting standards and communicate forthcoming changes to standards and their potential impact on financial statements and/or reporting requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Business, Risk Management or related field (required)
  • Minimum one year of related experience (required)
  • Experience with the Banner ERP system (preferred)

Required Skills and Abilities
  • Extensive working knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
  • Excellent report-writing and general communication skills.
  • Ability to engage professionally, collaboratively, and effectively with university constituencies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office (or related).
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail and organizational skills.


Supplemental Information

The internal auditor will report to the president of the university for day-to-day activities but will have a dotted reporting line to the chair of the Board of Governors Finance and Administration Committee.

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.


Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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