Internal Auditor

City of Greensboro, NC

$63K — $112K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related major
  • Experience in an Audit, Accounting, or Finance role (or equivalent: Associate's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Master's degree in Accounting (preferred)
  • CPA or CIA certification (preferred)
  • Experience with governmental audits/reviews (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Review and investigate departmental accounts and policies
  • Examine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Report findings of violations and non-compliance
  • Review internal controls and recommend corrective measures
  • Conduct surprise cash and inventory counts
  • Prepare and present formal audit reports
  • Perform financial audits on external agencies

Benefits

  • Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan options available
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule options within standard hours
Full Job Description
Salary: $63,104.00 - $112,924.00 Annually
Location : Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05304
Department: Executive
Division: Internal Audit
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
***ExtendedRecruitment ****

If you have submitted an application previously for this recruitment, you need"NOT"apply again. All applications are still under consideration.
The employee in this position will be a Staff Auditor for the Internal Audit Division to review and perform investigations and studies requested by management staff. Duties will consist of examining departmental accounts, policies, procedures, and reports to determine compliance with applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, rules, regulations, and contracts; reporting findings of violations and non-compliance; reviewing internal controls in place; identifying and explaining significant account irregularities and recommend effective corrective measures. This individual will prepare and present formal written audit/review reports and recommendations for correcting operational deficiencies, procedures, and practices. Responsibilities include conducting surprise cash counts and inventory test counts; balancing and reconciling inventories, preparing journal entries, reviewing and adjusting inventory audit trails as appropriate, and performing financial and/or program audits/reviews on external federal, state, or city-funded agencies. This employee must follow up with departments as required, communicate well with co-workers, managers, and department personnel and take initiative in using judgment.

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-Related Major
  • Experience in an Audit, Accounting, or Finance Role
    • (Equivalency) Associate's degree with 1 to 3 years of experience in an Audit, Accounting, or Finance Role
  • Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Accounting
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
  • Experience in Governmental audit/reviews and accounting experience

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Not Applicable
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree

02

Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses.
  • No Driver's License
  • NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
  • Type C
  • Type A CDL
  • Type B CDL
  • Out of state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Out of state non/commercial Driver's License

03

How many years of experience in an Audit, Accounting or Finance Role?Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in your employment application's Employment / Work History section.
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year experience
  • 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
  • 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
  • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
  • 10 or more years experience

04

In your own words Clearly describe your experience (company name, job duties, etc.) in an Audit, Accounting or Finance Role(i.e. company name, job duties, etc.).• If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in your employment application's Employment / Work History section.
05

How many hours of accounting coursework did you have while obtaining your degree? All Education/Degrees and/or Certifications must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
  • No degree or unrelated degree
  • 4 hours of coursework, to less than 8 of hours of course work
  • 8 hours of coursework, to less than 12 of hours of course work
  • 12 hours of coursework, to less than 16 of hours of course work
  • 16 hours of coursework, to less than 20 of hours of course work
  • 20 hours of coursework, to less than 24 of hours of course work
  • 24 hours of coursework or more

06

Do you have a Master's Degree in Accounting?All Education/Degrees and or Certifications must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)?All Education/Degrees and/or Certifications must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have experience in Governmental audit/reviews?
  • Yes
  • No

09

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
  • I understand

Required Question

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