Staff Auditor

Staff Auditor State of Utah

• 3.6 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $36 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Internal controls Data governance Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Staff Auditor FT / PT Status
• Full-Time Salary
• $36•$36 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office•Hybrid Recruiter•Mandy Teerlink | | 425-330-1339 Application Deadline•6/5/2026 Key Responsibilities The Office of the Utah State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a highly skilled, trustworthy, and motivated individual to serve as a Staff Auditor to support a critical and evolving area of audit work.

This individual will play a role in supporting financial and performance audit functions, while also promoting privacy practices. This is a critical individual contributor role that requires a proactive, analytical approach to identifying risks and delivering actionable audit insights.

Audit Responsibilities/Duties:

Assist in audits of governmental entities and privacy frameworks Evaluate compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable policies Assess internal controls related to data access, storage, sharing, and protection Develop audit procedures and methodologies related to identified risks impacting privacy data Document audit test work and develop audit findings, including proposing recommendations for corrective actions Travel to "on-site" locations as necessary for audits and audit-related activities

Qualifications Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field Strong academic performance (minimum 3.2 major GPA and 3.2 overall GPA) Strong academic performance or related experience in auditing

Technical:

Strong understanding of auditing principles, including Governmental Auditing Standards, across financial, operational, and information systems domains Understanding of data governance, privacy, and system-based controls impacting financial and operational processes. Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in government auditing or public sector oversight Familiarity with frameworks such as

NIST, ISO

27001, or similar standards Additional certifications such as

CPA or CISA Other Requirements:

Demonstrated trustworthiness and high ethical character Ability to prove US citizenship, permanent residency, or US national status Ability to pass the required background check About the Role Location

• 2120 State Office Building Salt Lake City, UT, 84114 United States Background Check Required
• Yes Drug Test Required
• Schedule Code
• AC•Employees in Offices of Elected Officials Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

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Other benefits may include:

Job Stability:

Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth:

Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work:

Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency Learn more about the Office of the State Auditor and read recently released audits impacting Utah at www.auditor.utah.gov. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.