Internal Auditor Job at Murray State University, Murray, KY

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  • Murray State University
  • Murray, KY

Job Description

Posting Number:

20240033EX

Job Title:

Internal Auditor

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department:

President's Office

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the internal audit function at Murray State University’s main and satellite campuses, establishment of an annual audit plan in conjunction with the President of the University and the Board of Regents and twice annually formally present to the Board of Regents. This position also supports the work of the external auditors with which the University contracts.

  • This position functions as one of the key components in the Administration’s monitoring of compliance with existing financial and operational control policies and procedures.
  • The internal auditor is concerned with all phases of institutional activity.
  • Current operations are continually being evaluated for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Financial procedures are tested to determine the adequacy of existing controls.
  • Accounting systems are reviewed for timeliness, reliability and usefulness.
  • Institutional records are tested for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
  • Transactions are examined for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and laws.
  • Internal Auditor supports Human Resources in complying with IRS regulations for mandatory and supplemental tax shelter plans currently available to employees.
  • Major accounting areas to be audited by Internal Auditor are current assets, current liabilities, fixed assets, movable equipment, resale inventory, long term liabilities, bonds payable, leases, budgets, tax shelters, IRS regulations, Athletics, external reporting, internal reporting, payroll, fringe benefits, purchasing cards, travel, grants & contracts, investments, prepaid assets, deferred revenues, insurance, software, hardware, special requests from the President, etc.
  • All responsibilities/duties should be completed in light of current conditions and materiality to the University’s overall mission.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

  • Minimum of one-year full-time experience or internship(s) in an accounting role or related field required.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledgeable of audit procedures and processes for non-profit organizations and universities.
  • CPA required or obtained within the first two years of employment in this position.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred.
Posting Date:

04/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application
  • Resume
For first consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by April 22, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Internship,

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