Internal Auditor

Job Description:

Internal Auditor

Description

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno and work towards achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The Finance Department is recruiting an Internal Auditor to perform professional audits across various City departments and programs to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with laws and regulations. Working under the supervision of the Principal Internal Auditor, this role involves conducting performance, compliance, internal control, and financial audits. Responsibilities include planning and executing audits, analyzing financial and operational data, and preparing detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. The position requires knowledge of governmental auditing standards, public finance principles, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification: Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for only exempt employees.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a related field. A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor Certificate or Certified Public Accountant license is desirable, but not required. Internal Auditors who have been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of California or as a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors, shall be paid an additional five percent (5%) of base pay. Candidates who possess the respective certificate or license are encouraged to attach verification to their online application; individuals demonstrating possession of these credentials may be deemed as most qualified.

A minimum of one year of experience as an auditor, preferably in government sector, is preferred but not required.

The selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date the completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Only a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Le'Shea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst
(559) 621-6950
Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the "document name.")
Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree). Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page)
Choose Cover Letters and Attachments
Select Add Attachments
For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link
Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 09/04/2025

Salary:

5713.00 - 8026.00