Auditor

Company Overview

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve. To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation.

We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

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.

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.

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.

• Familiar with theories, principles, and practices of accounting, business finance, internal auditing and controls, such as the generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board (GASB), and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
• Familiar with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model framework for internal controls.
• Familiar with investigative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Basic use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Power Point) or audit software programs to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports.
• Good statistical, financial, and mathematical analysis skills with the ability to interpret facts and figures.
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to work in a detailed‑oriented environment, using care when compiling and examining documentation and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the department and with external stakeholders within the agency.
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, tact, and courtesy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA ready candidates with 150 credits

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non‑synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre‑employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.