Job Description

Position: Internal Auditor II # 1973

Inventory#: 1973

Location: Springfield or Chicago

Union: Exempt

Department: Internal Audit

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $54,619 - $72,369

Full Salary Range: $54,619 - $90,121

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date: March 23, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit Officer, performs professional duties in auditing State Board of Education programs and activities for determining compliance with federal and state regulations, for assessing risks and evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, and for reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ​Serves and periodically takes the lead as a member of the Internal Audit team for assigned audits, by determining risks and evaluating the control environment, developing audit objectives and scope, developing audit procedures, and performing tests of controls, in accordance with professional standards, legislative requirements, and policies and procedures.
• Compiles and writes detailed workpaper documentation of audit work performed, including conclusions, findings and recommendations. 
• Drafts the internal audit report if the lead on the audit. 
• Responds to and provides adequate resolution to questions or issues generated during the workpaper review process.
• Aids in providing assistance to obtain documentation to be given to external auditors of the Agency (Office of the Auditor General, Federal Auditors, State Auditors) as needed based upon complexity.
• Prepares agenda, information to be presented, and participates in meetings held with ISBE staff discussing audit processes and findings, including entrance and exit conferences.
• Performs follow-up on audit findings to determine status of corrective actions.
• Provides technical assistance/consulting to management.
• Continues professional education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• ​A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Business related degree.  (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Minimum of two years of auditing or accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of risk and control concepts and internal audit requirements.
• Ability to utilize computer based systems.
• Ability to travel on limited basis.
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ​CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE certification.
• Familiarity with information systems control concepts.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

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