Auditor I Contract Compliance

Cotiviti; Ontario; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Auditor to join its global retail recovery team. This role focuses on auditing client billings to identify financial discrepancies and ensure compliance with contract terms. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to conduct thorough audits, communicate findings effectively, and contribute to process improvements that enhance profitability. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive team environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the retail sector. If you're passionate about problem-solving and financial accuracy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Family Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in accounting or auditing roles.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures to analyze data and documents.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to clients.

Skills

Forensic Accounting

Advanced Excel Modeling

Data Mining

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master’s in Accounting or Law

Tools

MS Excel

IDEA

PowerPoint

Job description

We are a leading provider of payment accuracy services to the most recognized companies in the healthcare and retail industries. We are seeking innovative thinkers and creative problem solvers who are interested in contributing to improving our retail clients’ profitability and want to be part of a team that provides opportunities for career growth. If you want to make a difference and contribute to the service we provide our Retail clients, consider an opportunity to join our global retail recovery team as an Auditor.

The critical function of a Contract Compliance Auditor I is to audit billings from our clients’ suppliers in order to identify and quantify areas of financial non-compliance with contract terms. The work requires assessment of transaction data in relation to relevant contract provisions, and investigation of apparent areas of non-compliance with contract provisions. Verified instances of financial non-compliance often result in cost recoveries for our clients, as well as future savings from root cause identification and process improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and Support Claims : Utilizes audit experience to perform audit procedures that include collecting and analyzing data and documents received from our clients and their suppliers and assessing for accuracy and appropriateness.Communicate the results of your analysis clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal forms, to internal, supplier and client personnel.Work independently, often balancing work activities between multiple audit engagements, ensuring each project continues to progress toward timely completion.
• Effectively Utilize Audit Tools : Utilize and demonstrate proficiency with audit tools, including MS Excel, IDEA, and others as appropriate. Perform data mining and analytics in order to verify and validate billing accuracy and compliance issues, and to support audit claims.
• Meet or Exceed Standards / Guidelines for Productivity : In addition to regular and predictable attendance, maintain production goals by maintaining strong project management skills and moving a group of audits forward toward completion each day.
• Meet or Exceed Standards / Guidelines for Quality : Demonstrate consistency in producing high quality work product. Implement self-check and review and work to eliminate calculation errors and inconsistencies. Participate in peer review of audit work to help the team maintain high quality standards.
• Prepare Audit Reports and Communication with Clients and Suppliers : Help draft and issue audit reports that summarize completed audit activities and audit findings. Communicate and present audit results. Provide support of claims in both verbal and written form that is clear, concise and persuasive.
• Review Contract and Client Transactions : Demonstrate aptitude in reviewing contract language in order to identify key, financial related provisions. Become familiar with supplier data support for invoicing and identify and capture relevant records that justify billable amounts.
• Training and Development : Participate in team knowledge sharing and training activities. Exhibit personal initiative in learning new analytic tools and communication skills. Able to accept and provide constructive feedback in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and / or Business Administration or related field required.
• Master’s in Accounting or Law degree preferred.
• Two to four years of experience working in accounting, auditing and / or data mining positions, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional education and certifications including Master of Accountancy, CPA, CFE, CIA, CFF, CISA strongly preferred.
• Forensic accounting, advanced excel modeling (conditional formulas, lookups, pivot tables, arrays, and VBA programming), and data mining experience are also highly desirable.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently in a home office.
• Strong technical skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; IDEA, ACL a plus.

Work Location / Travel :

• Position will work from home the majority of the time.

Work location must be in the continental US.

• Limited and infrequent travel may be required.

Mental Requirements :

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and interpret complex financial information accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and audit findings.
• Critical thinking and the capacity to assess information objectively, evaluate risks, and propose practical solutions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Base compensation ranges from $58,000 to $70,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for a 20% discretionary bonus consideration.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti.For information about our benefits package, please refer to our

Date of posting : 4 / 18 / 2025

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 6 / 18 / 2025, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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Cotiviti is an equal employment opportunity employer. Cotiviti recruits, hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for a specific job. Cotiviti values its diverse workforce and its selection of employees is made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic carrier status, military service, veteran status, disability, or any other category of class protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions and personnel actions, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are and will continue to be administered in accordance with, and to further the principle of, equal employment opportunity.

Cotiviti will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)