Special Investigations Auditor

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Job Description

Summary:

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work strengthens accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness across St. Louis County? As a Special Investigations Auditor, you will play a vital role in ensuring that County programs and operations run efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with best practices. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting public resources and improving government services.

Job Description:

In this position, you will support St. Louis County’s commitment to delivering equitable, accessible, and accountable services to the community. Ideal candidates are independent, analytical thinkers who excel at communication, problem solving, and applying a disciplined, investigative approach to complex processes. If you are motivated by public service and want to make a meaningful impact through high-quality audit work, this role may be an excellent fit.

Starting Salary: $65,000 annually

Work Location:

St. Louis County – Hybrid schedule

Hours/

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Hybrid Remote Information:
Eligible for one work from home day per week (Wednesdays)

Impactful Public Service:
Your work strengthens the County’s ability to manage risk, safeguard resources, and improve services for residents.

Professional Growth:
Opportunities to develop expertise in auditing, risk assessment, data analysis, and government operations.

Job Stability & Benefits:
This role includes the full suite of St. Louis County employee benefits, offering excellent long‑term career security.

• Conduct performance, financial, and compliance audits of County departments, programs, and operations.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Prepare clear, well‑documented audit reports and present findings to County leadership.
• Assist with developing the annual audit plan based on organizational risk assessments.
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide support during external reviews.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical standards.
• Support special investigations and projects assigned by the County Auditor or Audit Manager.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Participate in meetings, committees, professional organizations, and related groups.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, accounting principles, and governmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use audit systems and software.
• Ability to work independently and handle complex projects from start to finish.

• At least 2 years of professional auditing, accounting, or related experience.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar certification.
• Experience in government auditing or public sector financial management.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with data analytics tools
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to evaluate complex information and develop practical recommendations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Strong organizational and time‑management…