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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$31.324

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028388 Internal Auditor (SOS Temporary) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-17-2026

Job Description:

Join the State of Nebraska Team as a Temporary Internal Auditor through the SOS Temporary Program!
The SOS Temporary Program is the State of Nebraska's inhouse staffing service, placing motivated talent into high impact, limited term roles that help keep the State's agencies, boards, and commissions moving forward. Every assignment is temporary and provides an opportunity to complete meaningful work while building new skills and connections and exploring career paths within state government.
Check out the details below to learn more about this temporary opportunity with Department of Economic Development. Answer the call - be part of the SOS talent pool completing impactful assignments!
Expected Length of Temporary Assignment: 1 year from start date.

Are you excited by the opportunity to help people? Thrive in a culture of integrity and compliance? Want to join the efforts to keep Nebraska growing? Seeking a rewarding career that offers a reasonable work-life balance? If so, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (Department) has a position that may be right for you. The Department is seeking to fill an Internal Auditor position on its Compliance Team. The Internal Auditor supports the compliance efforts of the Department as part of its Compliance Team. Under the direction of the Compliance Director, the internal auditing and external monitoring efforts of the state and federally funded programs administered by the Department.

Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic, financial, operational, and/or compliance internal audits. Assist the Compliance Team Manager with gathering and analyzing accurate and relevant information and evaluating potential risk. Documenting audit results and summarizing written findings to be considered for reporting.

Job Duties:

• Prepare draft audit reports and document findings and conclusions for management review.

• Interpret and apply industry, accounting, regulatory, and internal audit standards.

• Identify and communicate compliance issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain knowledge of accounting, auditing, regulatory standards, and analytical tools.

• Assist with coordinating agency responses to state and federal audits and reviews.

• Draft, review, and support responses to audit findings and exceptions.

• Review policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance.

• Represent the Department at audit, management, and other assigned meetings.

• Evaluate internal accounting, data processing, and operational procedures to promote compliance and efficiency.

• Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and forms to meet regulatory requirements and enhance operations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting and experience conducting financial audits.

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 - Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.

Any combination of education with a concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01.

Positions employed as the Internal Auditor by the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Board shall comply with Neb. Rev. Statute 84-1503.04.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Significant audit or federal and state grant management experience.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

A Copy of your transcripts must be provided with the application and prior to any formal interview.

Location: Positions available in Lincoln and Omaha, NE

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Successful candidates will have knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards. Knowledge of accounting, auditing procedures, and internal control standards. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, as well as industry, accounting, regulatory, and internal audit standards. Ability to communicate and presents information effectively to various audiences Ability to work collaboratively in a team structure Skill in organizing and coordinating audit functions. Ability to effectively handling multiple activities. Ability to proactively identify and communicate problems and opportunities, seek input and participate in implementing innovative solutions or process improvements.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.