Internal Auditor

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform professional level financial, operational, and compliance internal audit projects within the Minnesota Judicial Branch to determine the adequacy of internal controls, safeguarding of assets, reliability of financial information, compliance with Judicial Branch Rules, and Judicial Council Policy and Procedures. Work will be conducted in a hybrid setting, with approximately 50% of work being performed in-person at the Minnesota Judicial Center, in downtown St. Paul.

Example of Duties

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform: 

• Perform professional level financial, operational and compliance internal audits within the Minnesota Judicial Branch to determine the adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial information, efficiency of operations, and compliance with laws, rules, and Judicial Policies and Procedures.
• Provide support to the Audit Manager to ensure that the goals and expectations of the Internal Audit Office will be met.
• Participate in or perform all stages of an assigned audit including planning, entrance conference, field work, report writing, exit conference, and audit follow-up.
• Identify and define issues, research criteria, gather data, review and analyze data and information, investigate unusual program transactions and trends, document court processes and procedures, and develop audit observations and written recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews, studies, analyses, and other audit related work as assigned by the Audit Manager.
• Perform audit procedures in accordance with established Judicial Branch work programs and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Each audit assignment is unique, Internal Auditors need to adapt, design and perform audit procedures based on the audit area's unique processes, internal controls, compliance requirements, policies and procedures, information technology systems and personnel.

Typical Qualifications

Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of internal audit experience in reviewing and analyzing financial processes, analyzing data, preparing, and documenting work papers, and drafting audit reports is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to recognize and evaluate transactions of significance deviation from business practice and the ability to research and arrive at reasonable solutions.
• Skills in using business software to collect and analyze complex data, evaluate against set criteria, and drawing logical conclusions from that data.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform and monitor time management to ensure work is completed in projected audit budgets.
• Ability to draft and complete clear, and concise written audit test plans and audit reports that convey objectives, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to reliably travel throughout Minnesota when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred. Candidate will be required to acquire this designation after hire.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation is preferred.
• Experience creating and documenting risk assessments.

Salary

The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $29.74-$37.90 per hour ($62,097-$79,135 annually). The full salary range for this position is $29.74-$46.05 per hour ($62,097-$96,152 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

Employee Benefits

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee.  Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. The employee-paid premium for a full-time employee with single coverage is only $39.66/month for the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan and $13.48/month for the Dental Plan.  Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer.

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.  This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid. 

Position Logistics

The position is classified as an Internal Auditor and will work normal business hours, Monday-Friday.  This work will be conducted in a hybrid setting, with approximately 50% of work being performed in-person at the Minnesota Judicial Center, in downtown St. Paul. This position will require occasional statewide travel. 

To Apply: Visit www.mncourts.gov/careers. Complete and submit your online application with cover letter and resume attached by April 281, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

Why Work for Us? 

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth. 

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, nicole.zappa@courts.state.mn.us.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.