Internal Audit Associate

Portland State University (PSU) is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting unit designed to add value and improve Portland State University’s operations. The Office of Internal Audit helps PSU accomplish its mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The office reports administratively to the President of PSU and functionally to the Executive and Audit Committee of the PSU Board of Trustees. The office performs four types of engagements:

• Assurance Services;
• Consulting Services;
• Investigative Engagements; and
• Follow-up Audits

Position Summary

The Office of Internal Audit is recruiting to hire an Internal Audit Associate for The Center for Internal Audit. Duties and responsibilities will include:

Conduct Audit Engagements

• Assist the Center for Internal Audit in scheduling and performing activities for audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Assist in conducting planned audit methodologies and tests.
• Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
• Assist the audit office with researching relevant federal, state and client policies and procedures to assess compliance.
• Assist in documenting complex financial and business processes.
• Assist in assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Assist other auditors in conducting interviews and meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to gather useful, relevant, and reliable information.
• Help to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit.
• Document information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner.
• Help to communicate engagement results in a clear, and concise manner to managers, senior administrators, and other clients.

Provide Technical Proficiency

• Assist in providing support in one or more audit specialty areas, such as IT controls, statistical analysis, data mining, forensic accounting, or other relevant fields of expertise needed to conduct a full-service audit program.

Consultation

• Assist the Manager of the Center for Internal Audit and/or other Internal Audit Office personnel in consultation with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues as requested or as identified.
• May assist in developing policy guidelines for management action and financial guidance on issues as needed or requested.
• Perform other related duties in support of the Internal Audit Office as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field specific to PSU’s mission or the area of audit OR
• The ability to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in the fields outlined above within one year AND approximately one year of internal audit experience in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in closely related field.
• Strong preference for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Will consider candidates who are in the process of achieving certifications.
• Experience in Higher Education environment.
• Experience with Banner accounting software.
• Strong oral presentation and writing skills.
• Experience with NCAA compliance requirements for athletic programs.
• Experience auditing and/or accounting for federal, state, or local grants.
• Experience conducting IT audits.
• Experience conducting investigations.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $55,020 and $68,778, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Licenses:

We have a strong preference for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). The hiring manager will consider candidates who are in the process of achieving certifications.

Special Working Conditions:

The associate must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time, and to perform repetitive hand/wrist movement from typing.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Background Check Required Yes

If you have questions

Please email Ryan Schnobrich at ryan.schnobrich@pdx.edu

Search Details

Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified

Application screening begins 12/02/2025

Quick Link: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48780