Internal Auditor

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is seeking a skilled Internal Auditor to work in our Audit & Internal Controls Department at our Administration Building in Berea, Ohio.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $70,349.50 - $85,376.72.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits with employee contributions
• Company paid Life, Optional Life, AD&D, and Supplemental Insurance offered
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan participation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Complimentary Parking

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists the Director of Audit and Internal Control and Senior Internal Auditor in the performance of varied routine and non-routine procedures including payroll audits, non-revenue audits, review of accounts payable reports, concessionaire audits, toll plaza cash audits, bank reconciliations, inventories of equipment and materials, and other audits as assigned.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance processes.
• Conduct detailed audits of departments, ensuring adherence to financial standards.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings and suggestions for improvement.
• Identify and assess financial risks, providing solutions to mitigate them.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Collaborate with management to address and resolve audit findings.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure implementation of recommendations.
• Offer guidance on improving operational efficiency across departments.
• Keep informed on industry regulations and trends applicable to our organization.
• Train staff on compliance and internal control best practices.
• Support external auditors by providing necessary documentation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships across the organization.
• Assists in the performance of operational audit procedures, special projects and other various duties as assigned by the Director of Audit and Internal Control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal auditing, accounting, or finance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, internal control systems and risk assessment methods and principles.
• Skill and experience with general ledger systems, financial statements, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Ability to develop and carry out, independently or as part of a team, effective audit procedures to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to dissect vast amounts of data and identify patterns or anomalies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to compile findings into comprehensive reports and communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of personnel from top executives to field employees.
• Ability to investigate and solve problems, interpret and follow instructions in written, oral or scheduled form.
• Ability to travel along the 241-mile turnpike.

Schedule

The work environment is typically an office setting; however, some activities require traveling along the 241-mile turnpike for the purpose of carrying out various audit procedures. Certain field audits may require considerable walking, climbing and other types of general physical exertion.