Internal Auditor

Looking to launch your career in audit with a company that values precision, integrity, and growth? Join First Bankers Trust as an Auditor I and play a key role in protecting and strengthening our financial operations. This is more than just number-crunching — it’s your chance to work cross-functionally, contribute to risk management, and help shape smarter business decisions. Whether you're a recent graduate or bringing early career experience, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

• Comprehensive, value-added career opportunities
• Focus on career development, broad exposures, and learning new things daily
• Opportunities to help others and make a difference in the community
• Opportunities to participate in special interest groups, such as Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive full benefits package including medical insurance, HSA with investment options, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, 401K with match, and profit sharing
• Vacation and PTO time reflective of your experience
• Volunteering time off of 12 hours per year
• Hybrid/remote work schedule in alignment with our e-commuting policy for specific positions
• Access to a library over 6,000 personal and professional development on-line courses, hosted by Udemy Business
• Participation in our company-wide employee wellness incentive program, and the ability to earn a discount on your next year's premiums

The Auditor I is responsible for participating in organizational internal audit projects, which may include financial, operational, compliance, or information technology audit programs, under the direct oversight of the First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. Audit Committee.  This position works closely with the internal audit manager as well as interacts regularly with internal managers and employees from cross-functions.  This position may also interact with customers and third-party auditors from time to time.

• Audits the organization’s internal operations as directed by leadership.
• Documents and evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991), and identifies business risks.
• Evaluate operational and administrative control procedures and soundness of policies.
• Reviews financial transactions or reports for accuracy.
• Presents any irregularities or exceptions to appropriate audit personnel and assists with monitoring exceptions until they are resolved.
• Recommends new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss.
• Drafts audit reports and maintains records of audit findings.
• Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
• Presents final audit reports to department or division managers to point out problems and outline corrective measures.
• Communicates to the Audit Committee the results of audit work and recommendations for improvements.
• Organizes and maintains audit files, reports, and related documentation.
• Executes short-term special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimal travel is required due to performing audits at outlying branches

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience desired
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Demonstrates analytical thinking skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to work on multiple objectives simultaneously while meeting established deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to execute day to day work independently
• Demonstrates ability to address basic job related/technical issues and problems with guidance, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Demonstrates ability to work in diverse teams and build/maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrates ability to interact efficiently with Technology and utilize common office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications; willingness to learn new technologies

 Our values reflect our culture:  Everyone is Valued, Do The Right Thing, Friendly Family, & Fun, Dream Big/Act Small, Accountability, Innovation. Apply today and bring your skills and experiences to a place where they make a real impact!

Work Environment

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule in a professional office setting. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, interact visually and physically with computer equipment and related devices, and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

The salary range provided in this job posting represents what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the minimum qualification requirements included at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual experience, education, and skill level.

First Bankers Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who meet the qualifications and are most closely aligned with the requirements of the position.