INTERNAL AUDITOR

Illinois Department of Central Management Services

$70K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting, or related fields.
  • Completion of an agency's Internal Auditor Trainee program or two years of professional auditing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct audits independently according to approved audit programs.
  • Perform preliminary reviews prior to audit fieldwork.
  • Prepare electronic work papers and audit reports for review.
  • Represent Internal Audit in meetings.
  • Meet Continuing Professional Education requirements through training.
  • Perform other assigned duties within the role.

Benefits

  • Competitive group insurance options including health, life, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work schedules depending on operational needs.
  • Paid vacation of 10-25 days annually based on tenure.
  • Paid sick time of 12 days annually, carryover year to year.
  • Paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
  • Participation in a pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 58656 Opening Date: 09/11/2026Closing Date: 09/25/2026Agency: Department of Central Management ServicesClass Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR I - 21721 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,834/monthly; Full Range $5,834 - 8,307/monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: Elizabeth Bolton

Contact Email:

Agency Contact: 217-558-3089

*** A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED****

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

POSTING ID #58565

Position Summary

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire an Internal Auditor in the Bureau of Internal Audit. This position will complete audits for the State of Ilinois. We invite all qualified applicants to apply for the position of Internal Auditor and help the Bureau of Internal Audit continue to serve the State of Illinois.

State of Illinois Benefits

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
  • 3 paid personal business days per year.
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
  • Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.


For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Position Essential Functions

  • Under general supervision of the Audit Supervisor and Functional Training Lead for the Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Internal Audit, serves as rotating auditor as deemed appropriate by management to best meet the needs of other existing audit requests, by independently conducting audits according to approved audit programs.
  • Performs preliminary review prior to audit fieldwork.
  • Prepares electronic work papers and audit reports for supervisory review.
  • Represents Internal Audit in meetings.
  • Meets Continuing Professional Education requirements through formal and in-house training.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor's degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting, or other related subjects.
  • Requires completion of an agency's Internal Auditor Trainee program or requires two (2) years of professional auditing experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers extensive knowledge of auditing theory.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures when auditing an agency's functions and programs.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of the agency's programs, policies, and regulations.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of the functions of state government.


Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver's license.
  • Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
  • State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
  • Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.


This position DOES/DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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