Internal Auditor I

About The Agency

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. The department fosters a culture of inclusivity and values diversity. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Internal Auditors I. Under general supervision of the Audit Supervisor, the incumbent conducts external audits of simple areas as well as segments of complex areas. This includes financial and compliance reviews in the areas of consultant cost audits, overhead audits, pre-awards audits, construction reviews, and other areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed reports, summaries, and questions for audits.
• Drives and/or travels to audit sites to conduct audit field work.
• Organizes and indexes work papers to support findings and recommendations.
• Performs professional and analytical reviews and audits of systems to determine efficient and economical administration of policies and programs.
• Reviews audit comments and incorporates them into the final report.
• Attends training classes provided by the agency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects.
• Requires completion of an agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program; OR requires two years of professional auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of auditing theories and procedures.
• Working knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current auditing and various other computer programs.
• Ability to develop routine and non-routine audit programs (operational, compliance, and financial).
• Ability to prepare audit documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare for, attend, and conduct entrance conferences, outline audit plans, attend exit conferences, and participate in the discussion of audit findings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Frequent travel with some overnight stays.
• Ability to move or lift files and audit cases weighing approximately 25 – 30 pounds.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards which prohibit the use of cannabis.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources