INTERNAL AUDITOR

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Req ID: 45850

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT

Anticipated Starting Salary: 45,010

Position Number: 22094643

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 12/30/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $45010 annually

Who We Are:

At APERS, you will be part of a team that serves over 100,000 active members and retirees from across the state of Arkansas. As the state’s second-largest retirement system, we manage a trust fund of over $11 billion and we distribute over $600 million dollars in benefits to our retirees and beneficiaries each year. On a daily basis, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact, as you help us achieve our mission of providing a secure income in retirement to our members and their beneficiaries.

What We Value:

APERS is seeking knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and service-minded individuals to build our team. Our employees serve our members with a positive attitude and strive to exceed our members’ expectations with their accuracy and willingness to go above and beyond. They collaborate with their coworkers and treat others respectfully as they work to meet the needs of our members. We hold our employees to high standards of quality, and we help them develop the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve excellence in their roles.

What We Offer:

Health insurance and supplemental dental, vision, and other plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Annual leave and sick leave
11 paid holidays and 8 hours Children’s Educational Activity Leave (CEAL) annually
Defined benefit retirement plan with 5 year-vesting
Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
Career service recognition program
Paid parking
Business casual dress

Position Information

Class Code: A066C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures by conducting reviews and investigations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Conducts internal investigations, security reviews, and risk assessments to evaluate susceptibility of program loss through internal fraud, waste, abuse, or unauthorized use of funds and/or resources. Reviews and analyzes efficiency of accounting and record-keeping procedures and management techniques to determine compliance with state and federal laws and organizational policies and procedures. Conducts programmatic audits to determine effectiveness and efficiency of programs, administrative functions, operating procedures, adequacy of internal controls, and relative risk of misuse of various programs. Prepares audit and investigation findings and reports and presents to upper level management. Coordinates activities with external auditors, including furnishing copies of audit reports and providing requested information. May processes requests for access to computerized data and establishes and assigns data access levels, user identifiers, and passwords. May interface with the Arkansas Automated Statewide Information System (AASIS) for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and state law governing public funds. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial management. Knowledge of audit standards and procedures. Knowledge of automated accounting systems and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply rules, laws, or policies in reviews and audits. Ability to evaluate fiscal operations and controls, identify areas of non-compliance with law or accepted accounting procedures, and recommend corrective actions. Ability to compile supporting documentation and prepare and present reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 (long Form for veteran) or a letter from the Veteran’s Administration (for the spouse of a veteran) must be submitted with your application to be considered for Veteran Preference. Please note that if you do not submit the proper documentation with your application, you will not receive the preference points.

Special Application Information:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent job first. Account for all time periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application. Currently, there is a 5.50% mandatory employee pre-tax contribution to the APERS retirement plan and direct deposit is the required method of pay.

ONLY COMPLETED STATE OF ARKANSAS APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.