Auditor

Join BCBSND as an Auditor! We're hiring for one position within our audit career path. This opportunity may be filled at the Auditor (mid-level) or Senior Auditor level, depending on your skills, experience, and professional qualifications.

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 position offers flexibility of an onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangement.

We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue | BCBSND.

Pay Information

We're hiring for one position within our audit career path. This opportunity may be filled at the Auditor (mid-level) or Senior Auditor level, depending on your skills, experience, and professional qualifications.

Auditor

• Pay Level: 022
• Full Range: $59,716.46 - $95,546.34
• Estimated Starting Pay: $60,000 - $80,000

Senior Auditor

• Pay Level: 024
• Full Range: $72,523.20 - $119,663.39
• Estimated Starting Pay: $72,550 - $100,000

Additional Details

• FLSA Category: Exempt - Salary
• Individual pay is based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
• Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program.

At BCBSND, we're committed to fair and equitable compensation. Offers typically fall within the estimated starting pay range, at or below the midpoint, and align with internal equity and role expectations. The top of the range reflects the ceiling for this role and is only used in rare cases. We do not extend offers above the posted maximum.

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 information systems audits to ensure internal controls are operating efficiently and confirm operations comply with federal, state, and contractual requirements. The Auditor role requires strong experience in risk-based auditing-performing audits that have not been done before, based on identified risks. This is a critical skill for success in this position.

Your responsibilities will include

• Performs and leads various audit and advisory projects. These project types may include operational, financial, and information systems to evaluate internal control effectiveness and efficiency and confirm operations comply with federal, state and contractual requirements Participates in and facilitates meetings with process owners, including entrance conferences, walkthroughs, and exit conferences.
• Develops the purpose, scope, objectives, and procedures for assigned projects.
• Addresses and/or provides audit 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 organization's objectives.
• Drafts and delivers audit and advisory reports to management staff that include findings and recommendations for process improvement.
• Obtains and evaluates corrective action plans for appropriateness.
• Assesses the company's internal processes and provides recommendations and/or training.
• Collaborates with outside auditing vendors to coordinate required external audits within the organization.
• 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.
• Aids with identifying project plans and objectives through collaboration with management. Aids with specialized training within the department.
• Appropriately protects member, provider, and employee data used in audit work.
• Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

For Senior Auditor Level:
In addition to the responsibilities above, the Senior Auditor leads audit and advisory projects, provides training and mentorship to team members, and reviews audit files for quality and compliance with internal standards. Senior Auditors also take a proactive role in identifying process improvements, coaching staff, and collaborating with leadership to support strategic goals.

What you need to succeed

We're hiring for one position within our audit career path. This opportunity may be filled at the Auditor (mid-level) or Senior Auditor level, depending on your skills, experience, and professional qualifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, information technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Auditor: Minimum of 3 years in auditing, including risk-based auditing (audits driven by identified risks and not previously performed).
• Senior Auditor: Minimum of 5 years' experience, including risk-based auditing (audits driven by identified risks and not previously performed). Strong knowledge of audit processes and practices.

Certifications

• Auditor: No certification required.
• Senior Auditor: CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required (must remain active and in good standing).

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong technical and professional knowledge in relevant domains.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced analytical thinking with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
• Solid problem-solving and resolution skills in dynamic environments.
• Excellent time and resource management capabilities.

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 12/01/2025 at 8:00 a.m. (CT). No further applications will be considered.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the entire duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.