Auditor I/Auditor II

All about us

You likely know us as an insurance company, but that’s just a portion of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. It’s a mission we take seriously.

We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring, innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond.

Work environment

This opportunity is open to a remote, hybrid or in-office working arrangement out of the Fargo, ND office. We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue | BCBSND.

Pay information

• Pay Level: 020 or 022
• FLSA Category: Exempt – Salaried
• Individual pay will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
• Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program.

A day in the life 

The Auditor works jointly with team members in planning and performing assigned audit projects. This position assists in performing compliance, operational, financial, and basic information systems audits to ensure internal controls are operating efficiently and confirm operations comply with federal, state, and contractual requirements. This role participates in meetings with process owners throughout the audit process to introduce the project, purpose, and report results from the audit.

Your responsibilities will include 

Level of responsibility will vary depending on role (Auditor I or II)

Level I

• Assists in determining the purpose, scope, objectives, and procedures for assigned audit projects.
• Assists in risk assessments to identify potential risks that may impact the achievement of the organization’s objectives.
• Assists in performing operational, financial, and information system audits to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls. Participates in meetings with process owners, including entrance conferences, walkthroughs, and exit conferences.
• Drafts and delivers audit reports to management staff that include findings and recommendations for process improvement.
• Obtains and evaluates corrective action plans for appropriateness.
• Provides support and input for special projects, as requested. Analyzes and retrieves data appropriate for requested projects.
• Assumes a proactive role in the identification of process improvements.
• Assists with designated external audits.
• Appropriately protects member, provider and employee data used in audit work.
• Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Level II

• Performs and oversees various audit projects. Participates in and facilitates meetings with process owners including entrance conferences, walkthroughs, and exit conferences.
• Develops the purpose, scope, objectives and procedures for assigned audit projects.
• Addresses and/or provides coaching comments accurately and timely, provides system improvements suggestions and internal control considerations.
• Performs risk assessments to identify potential risks that may impact the achievement of the organizations objectives.
• Performs operational, financial and information system audits to evaluate internal controls effectiveness and efficiency.
• Drafts and delivers audit reports to management staff that includes findings within audits.
• Obtains and evaluates corrective action plans for appropriateness.
• Assesses the Company’s internal processes and provides recommendations and/or trainings.
• Collaborates with outside auditing vendors by scheduling and attending meetings to coordinate required external audits within the organization.
• Assists in the audit processes through the preparation and distribution of requested information.
• Documents and archives all organizational information disclosed to external auditors.
• Provides support and input for specialized and in-depth projects as requested. Analyzes and retrieves data appropriate for requested projects.
• Assists with administration of audit software.
• Assumes a proactive role in the identification of process improvements.
• Aids with identifying project plans and objectives through collaboration with management. Aids with specialized training within the department.

What you need to succeed 

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted. 
• Experience in auditing, risk management, business administration, process improvement or related experience with a strong knowledge of audit processes, practices, and administration.
  • Level 1: 1 year
  • Level 2: 2 years
• A strong ability to prioritize and organize work with varying timelines for projects and daily work. A successful candidate will be able to self-manage their assigned tasks to timely completion.
• Be curious and a problem solver with the ability to independently research, analyze and bring solutions to resolve issues.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication. Effectively communicate with process owners, document audit work so it is easily followed and understood, and clearly articulate results to process owners.
• Brings a creative mindset and energetic attitude to find ways to improve upon processes and projects.

Preferred

• Preferred 3 years of auditing, risk management, business administration, process improvement or related experience with a strong knowledge of audit processes, practices, and administration.
• Risk-based audit experience.

Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standards

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage accepted throughout the United States
• Employer funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), PTO donation program, and paid parental leave
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Term/Whole Life, Cancer Care Insurance, and more.

Additional company perks

• Robust mental health offerings including an Employee Assistance Program, Learn to Live, meQ.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities and an Educational Assistance Program.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time with a $200 donation to a charity of your choice upon completion of all volunteer hours.
• Employee recognition, community initiative events and yearly company outings.
• Workplace flexibility offering different options for working arrangements and the freedom to make time for important commitments.
• Opportunities to connect through employee committees.

Equal opportunity employment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

For questions, please email careers@bcbsnd.com.

This job posting will be closed 4/2/2025 at 8:00 a.m. (CT). No further applications will be considered.

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