University of Nebraska System

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting and executing projects in the University-wide internal audit plan: planning through fieldwork, including creating individualized audit programs for university activities, developing recommendations to improve university policies and processes, and meeting with university management to discuss such recommendations. This role requires more versatility than public accounting, as projects cover areas besides just financial auditing. The position reports to Campus Internal Audit Directors on projects and overall to the Director of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Director).

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including an employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

To learn more about the University of Nebraska visit: https://nebraska.edu/ & to learn about our benefits visit: https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated external or internal audit experience (excluding internships)

Certification, or stated intent to obtain, relevant certification(s) (CIA, CISA, CGFM, CFE)

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

Valid driver’s license

Note: Applicants who do not hold 24 semester hours of Accounting or Auditing are classified as Sr. IAAS Analyst.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or IT and 5 years of relevant business experience, which may include: internal audit, external audit in a CPA firm, or in a relevant consulting position.

At least 24 semester hours of Accounting or Auditing courses.

CPA or CIA certification

Demonstrated understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application

Working knowledge of systems such as SAP, Peoplesoft, and the data analysis tool ACL

Experience in higher education

Ideal Candidate Statement:

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent independent judgement and analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills; a track record of timely completion of projects and the ability to responsibly manage competing priorities; success in collaboration and working with distributed resources/project teams; and commitment to the ideals of a major public research university.

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position, but we are flexible with work schedules and would consider schedules of fewer than 40 hours. The position will work in an office on a University Campus in Lincoln, Kearney, or Omaha.

Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.