Internal Auditor

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Internal Auditor

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a full range of audit tasks and special projects in diverse and complex operational and functional areas within University of Utah's UHealth operations, which include all university hospitals and clinics and schools of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health, and dentistry; compliance with federal, state, and university policies and regulations; and operational effectiveness in accordance with professional audit standards.

The position does not require knowledge of GAAP or Tax laws.

Responsibilities
- Conducts all phases of internal audits including planning, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with the professional standards of internal auditing defined by The IIA.

- Develops positive and collaborative business partnerships with University of Utah Health departments.

- Identifies and evaluates financial, operational, and compliance risks and controls.

- Develops and drafts recommendations to strengthen operations and controls.

- Documents and provides written reports regarding relevant procedures, results, and conclusions.

- Provides advice to department heads and supervisors regarding the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls.

- Maintains industry knowledge and skills through professional development and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, business, health science, or a related field or equivalency is required; Understanding of audit risks, general accounting principles, and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; Familiarity with and the ability to effectively use standard office equipment and software, and; Knowledge of standard and specialized rules and regulations, applicable tax laws, and other auditing control disciplines as well as effective time management and organizational skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
- Master's degree in accounting, business administration, or similar.

- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.

- Higher education experience.

- Healthcare setting experience.

- The ability to work cooperatively and build relationships with diverse groups is required.

- Familiarity with professional auditing standards set forth by The IIA.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41712B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm
Department: 00343 - Internal Audit
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $56,000 - $76,000 DOE
Close Date: 7/23/2025
Open Until Filled:

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