Internal Auditor

Posting Date
11/10/26
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $61,500 - $74,500 annually
Full Range: $61,500 - $87,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Internal Audit
About the Position
Are you looking for a position that will leverage your attention to detail and knack for precision? Your skills may be an excellent fit for the Internal Auditor I role with the Maricopa County Internal Audit Department!
The Internal Auditor I provides objective information on the County’s system of internal controls to the Board of Supervisors, enabling them to make informed decisions and protect the interests of County citizens. We’ll count on you to perform engagement fieldwork such as conducting interviews/tests, gathering information/evidence, and reviewing financial statements/reports. Your role is essential, as you’ll determine whether County financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts comply with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies.
Will you be the one who enables us to deliver exceptional results? Apply now to inspire a great team!
About Us
We are a team of professionals that provides independent and objective assessments designed to add value and improve the County’s operations. We help the County accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To learn more about us, see our website: Maricopa County Internal Audit.
Proud To Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
We support and pay for professional certifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Exceptional work-life balance, with telework options available
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field by the hire date. (While we may be able to extend an offer to a candidate who has not yet obtained their Bachelor's degree, the degree is required by the first day of work.)
Other Requirements
Our selected candidate must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
We Also Value
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other professional certification relevant to internal auditing
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards for the professional practice of internal auditing; COSO, fraud investigation procedures, and technical audit tools; research techniques, including interviews, sampling, literature reviews, and quantitative and qualitative analysis; and experience with audit management software and commonly used Microsoft products
Job Contributions
Under the supervision of an Audit Supervisor:
Conducts audits of the County's financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts
Performs research and risk assessments to determine operational and financial areas to audit
Performs audit fieldwork consisting of conducting interviews, gathering information and evidence, conducting tests, and reviewing financial statements and reports
Determines compliance with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies
Evaluates internal and management controls
Analyzes processes and work methods and prepares report findings
Prepares audit documentation, memoranda, and other correspondence
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment or from home in a teleworking arrangement
Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County (not out of state)
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Documentation