Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Salary

$58,228.00 - $64,051.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09415

Department

INTERNAL AUDIT

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you detail oriented, analytical and passionate about public service? The City of Hampton is seeking an Internal Auditor to safeguard our resources, ensure compliance, and promote efficiency throughout our operations.

The purpose of the class is to ensure the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, plans, laws, and regulations; the safeguarding of assets; and the economical and efficient use of resources. The class works independently, under the general supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, reporting any major concerns or observations periodically throughout an audit engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting and a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent auditing experience, preferably with a governmental unit or agencies or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation required or must be obtained within three years of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check and credit history check related to this position.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires frequent travel between City departments and among other business partners within the City.
• Requires considerable use of personal and reliable transportation.
• Work may be performed outside the standard business hours.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Examples of Work

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelors or higher level degree in Accounting?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your auditing experience?

• Less than a year experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 3-5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

03

Which of the following best describes the type of audits that you have conducted? Select all that apply.

• Financial Audit
• IT Audit
• Compliance Audit
• Performance Audit
• None

04

Are you a Certified Public Accountant? Have a Certified Internal Auditor designation or have the ability to obtain a certification within three years of employment. Please list which applies to you below:

05

This position requires that you possess a valid Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that this position may require that work be performed during non-standard work hours and that it may require extended hours to accomplish job duties.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr