Job Description

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 (DOR):

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 DOR's 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 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 $59,800.00 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.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct independent and objective assurance engagements.
• Review operations and systems (manual and digital) for financial accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify areas of risk, compromise, and non-compliance.
• Identify areas to improve effectiveness, oversight, and governance.
• Report findings to agency leadership.
• Generate recommendations for improvements and compliance.
• Respond to requests to identify declines in operation efficiencies and systematic challenges.
• Promote continuous improvement and accountability.
• Remain current on federal, state, and agency compliance statutes and guidelines.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 hours of accounting coursework.
• 3-5 years' tax auditing experience.

Additional qualifications:

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures.
• General knowledge of statutes, regulations and case law pertinent 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, some of whom may be uncooperative or hostile.
• 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.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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.

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