Auditing Specialist 13 - Internal Control Officer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5018966) Apply  Auditing Specialist 13 - Internal Control Officer Salary $33.41 - $48.57 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 1801-25-AS-IC-004 Department LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity Opening Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date 8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO. This position serves as an Internal Control Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing various functions aimed at strengthening the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) internal control structure such as department-wide risk assessments, audit liaison activities, follow-up and resolution of external auditor findings, compliance monitoring, investigations, and other special projects. This position will have primary responsibility for, and function as a dedicated resource on, internal control functions of the agencies and programs in Division II of LEO. This position is responsible for documenting the department’s system of internal controls, communicating system requirements to employees, assuring that systems are functioning as prescribed, and assisting in the preparation of the biennial Internal Control Evaluation (ICE) report distributed to the governor, the auditor general, the senate and house appropriations committees, the fiscal agencies, and department director by May 1 of each odd numbered year. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PARISPD-1801-25-AS-IC-004.pdf) There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need.However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting. Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to an Auditor, including two years equivalent to an Auditor P11 or Assistant Auditor General P11, or one year equivalent to an Auditor 12 or Assistant Auditor General 12. Alternate Education and Experience Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of P11 experience. OR Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of P11 experience. OR Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credits (36 term) in finance, information systems, or management may be substituted for the education for positions responsible for internal auditing. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) . Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. All classified employees are subject toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AuditingSpecialist.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 AUDSPL - Do you possess one of the following? a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credits (36 term) in accounting. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester credits (36 term) in finance, information systems, or management (for Internal Auditor positions only). If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 02 AUDSPL - Do you possess one of the following? At least four years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records; OR a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and three and a half years of such experience; OR a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) and three years of such experience. OR a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification and three years of such experience (for Internal Auditor positions only); Please attach a copy of your CMA, CPA, CIA, or CISA certification. + Yes + No 03 Although not required for the position, indicate the certifications for which you have passed the applicable written examinations and provide your applicable certification/license numbers in the 'Certification/Licenses' section of your application. Choose all that apply: + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) + Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) + Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) + Certified Management Accountant (CMA) + Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) + MBA or MS in Accounting + None 04 If you do not have any of the above certifications, do you plan to obtain one within the next 3 years? + Yes + No 05 If you answered ‘yes’ to the above question, please describe which certification(s) you plan to obtain and why. If you answered no, please type "n/a". 06 How many years of professional experience do you have related to governmental financial statements and/or audits? + No experience + Less than 2 years + Greater than or equal to 2 years 07 Do you have experience conducting meetings or presentations in front of groups of people or via Microsoft Teams? + Yes + No 08 If you answered ‘yes’ to the above question, please briefly describe your experience in conducting meetings or presentations in front of groups of people or via Microsoft Teams. If you no experience, please type "n/a". 09 Do you have experience with Internal Control Environments, Deficiency Management, System and Organization Controls report reviews, and/or Single Audit report reviews? + Yes + No 10 If you answered ‘yes’ to the above question, please briefly describe your experience with Internal Control Environments, Deficiency Management, System and Organization Controls report reviews, and/or Single Audit report reviews. If no experience, please type "n/a". 11 How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)? + No experience with Microsoft Office programs + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced + Expert 12 Please briefly describe your experience with Microsoft Office programs that supports the proficiency level you selected for the above question. If no experience, please type "n/a". 13 What other software applications do you have experience using (Keylight, SIGMA, TeamMate, etc.)? 14 Did you attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out) + Yes + No 15 Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out) + Yes + No 16 1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback! + College/University Career Services Office + College/University Career Fair + Employee Referral + GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace + Handshake + Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services + Michigan Works! Agency + Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.) + Pure Michigan Talent Connect + NEOGOV job alert + Veterans Organization + X (previously Twitter) 17 1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. 18 1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.) + Not a State of Michigan employee + A previous State of Michigan employee + A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee + A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee 19 1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as an Auditing Specialist 13 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity Address leo-ohr@michigan.gov PO Box 30714 Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-241-9868 Website https://www.michigan.gov/leo Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email