Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. The Audit Department reports to the Chief Audit Officer, who reports directly to Metra’s Board of Directors and the CEO. The department is focused on operational, financial and compliance audits and the continuous review of money-handling at the highest levels of the agency. The department is committed to ensuring absolute transparency and proper conduct by all Metra employees. Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Auditor I will perform entry level professional financial and operational internal audit duties to determine the effectiveness of controls and processes; identify material exceptions and noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and procedures; and conduct research, report results, and present recommendations for improvement. The Primary Duties include: Perform audits in accordance with program steps and interact with various departments to develop a basic working understanding of their operations. Identify records, activities, processes or documentation needing review; and test key internal controls to ensure they properly detect or prevent errors and misstatements that may lead to liabilities for the agency. Assist with preparing work papers that document and summarize research with evidential data to support conclusions. Perform basic audits to check for accuracy and completeness of various financial and operational processes and information. Provide basic research and support for audit staff; and may assist with planning audit methods and tests to be used to carry out internal audit assignments. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most. We serve the residents, visitors and businesses of Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry coun... Read More
