Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title |
Staff Auditor (internal only) |
| Department |
Financial & Operational Auditing |
| Compensation Title |
Staff Auditor |
| Position Number |
30010826 |
| Position Status |
Regular |
| Work Schedule |
Full time Monday-Friday. |
| Hours per Week |
37.5 |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Purpose of Position |
Under the supervision of the Director of Financial and Operational Auditing, the staff auditor provides independent appraisals of university functions through completion of reviews of financial, organizational and functional activities and systems.
The staff auditor evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, regulations and laws, efficiency of operations and safeguards over university assets. Written reports are prepared to inform management of weaknesses and recommendations for corrective actions. |
| Primary Responsibilities |
- Assists the Director with developing and executing a comprehensive audit plan for evaluation of the University's system of internal controls.
- Performs reviews, testing and analysis in order to verify the effectiveness of systems of internal control, efficiency of operations, compliance with policies and regulations, reliability of management data, and safeguarding of assets.
- Maintains audit workpapers, including organizing, indexing, and filing in order to document the audit program and results of the performed audit steps.
- Prepares written recommendations to management to correct areas of control weaknesses.
- Prepares memos, correspondence and audit reports that are distributed throughout the organizations including to the vice-presidents, president and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board of Regents.
- Reviews electronic data processing controls for security of data.
- Utilizes various computer applications including SAP, Workday, data analytic software, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
- Provides assistance to the external auditors during the annual year end financial statement audit, Single Audit, and NCAA agreed upon procedures.
- At the request of management, perform confidential investigations related to allegations of theft, misuse of funds, and other fraudulent activities.
- Performs administrative duties in absence of the Director.
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| Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred) and 2 years of experience required. Masters in Business Administration or Accounting,
CPA (Certified Public Accountant),
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation preferred.
Accounting/finance knowledge, an understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management, and governance. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills. The ability to maintain independence, objectivity and integrity. Certified Public Accountant (
CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (
CIA) certifications are preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, database management, report writing software.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Position is on-site with potential for 1-2 remote days per week after onboarding. |
| Minimum Education |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Preferred Education |
Master's Degree |
| Minimum Experience |
2 years |
| Salary |
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| Pay Grade |
S72 |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number |
2025S2311 |
| Job Open Date |
01/15/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Quick Link |
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15370 |
| Is this an internal only posting? |
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Northern Kentucky University
Jan 16, 2026