Audit Specialist

Citizens Community Federal; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Plans

HSA with CCF Contributions

Employer Paid Life Insurance and LTD

Voluntary Life Insurance and Short/Dis

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital

Benefits Care Advocate

401K Retirement Plan and Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Bereavement Leave, Parental Leave, and

Voting Leave

PTO Cash Out

Education Reimbursement

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Citizens Community Federal in Eau Claire, WI, is seeking an Audit Specialist to join our Internal Audit team. You will evaluate internal controls, conduct financial, operational, and lending audits, and support risk mitigation to uphold safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting/finance or related field (or 3 years’ related experience), plus 2 years in internal auditing and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and lending audits for the Bank; adhere to objectives and schedules; ensure audit activities achieve objectives to safeguard Bank assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Make recommendations to mitigate the Bank's risk using preventative actions, policies, procedures, documentation, and recommends best practice improvements to the Bank's operations, financial accounting and internal controls.
• Maintain assigned audit schedule to ensure functions of the Bank are audited on a regular, risk-based basis.
• Perform testing of a variety of the Bank's SOX Controls to assist VP Internal Audit and ensures SOX testing procedures are accurate and comprehensive.
• Assist VP Internal Audit in coordinating audit plans or programs with third party auditors or regulatory examiners as requested.
• Assist with creating and writing audit reports and analyzing data that identifies root causes and communicates issues of risk effectively to Management and audited departments.
• Perform a variety of scheduled routine, recurring audits, other tasks for the department as required, and targeted or investigative audits as necessary, under the direction of VP Internal Audit.
• Communicate with colleagues in response to inquiries and refers issues to the appropriate department or person; exhibits the necessary follow-through with customers, colleagues and VP Internal Audit.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of financial industry audit controls and regulations.
• Assures compliance with all Bank policies, procedures and processes, and all applicable state and federal banking laws, rules and regulations; adheres to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) responsibilities that are specific to the position.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Auditing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Job description

Description

We're looking for an Audit Specialist to join our Internal Audit team and support key audit activities across the Bank. This role is ideal for someone who excels in detailed work, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to maintaining compliance and reducing risk through strong audit practices.

As an Audit Specialist, you will play a critical role in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and supporting the Bank's ongoing commitment to safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance. The Audit Specialist helps ensure we continue delivering safe, reliable, and compliant financial services to the customers and communities we serve. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy work that makes a genuine impact, this role is for you. Bonus points if you're community focused and excited about making a positive difference for those around you.

The individual in this position must be located within 200 miles of one of our CCFBank locations (https://ccf.us/location-finder)

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and lending audits for the Bank; adhere to objectives and schedules; ensure audit activities achieve objectives to safeguard Bank assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Make recommendations to mitigate the Bank's risk using preventative actions, policies, procedures, documentation, and recommends best practice improvements to the Bank's operations, financial accounting and internal controls.
• Maintain assigned audit schedule to ensure functions of the Bank are audited on a regular, risk-based basis.
• Perform testing of a variety of the Bank's SOX Controls to assist VP Internal Audit and ensures SOX testing procedures are accurate and comprehensive.
• Assist VP Internal Audit in coordinating audit plans or programs with third party auditors or regulatory examiners as requested.
• Assist with creating and writing audit reports and analyzing data that identifies root causes and communicates issues of risk effectively to Management and audited departments.
• Perform a variety of scheduled routine, recurring audits, other tasks for the department as required, and targeted or investigative audits as necessary, under the direction of VP Internal Audit.
• Communicate with colleagues in response to inquiries and refers issues to the appropriate department or person; exhibits the necessary follow-through with customers, colleagues and VP Internal Audit.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of financial industry audit controls and regulations.
• Assures compliance with all Bank policies, procedures and processes, and all applicable state and federal banking laws, rules and regulations; adheres to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) responsibilities that are specific to the position.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Substitution: Three (3) years directly related full-time experience in the functions outlined above may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in internal auditing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

What's in it for you?

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday work week.
• Competitive Pay.
• Eligible for an annual bonus based on company goals and performance.

Perks

• Health, Vision & Dental Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with CCF Contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plans
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Benefits Care Advocate
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401K Retirement Plan and Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Time Off for Bereavement Leave, Parental Leave, and Voting
• Paid Time Off Donation
• Paid Time Off Cash Out
• Company-Wide Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colleague Referral Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Career Planning
• Hybrid Work Arrangements, depending on position
• Colleague Pricing on Secondary Market Mortgage Loans
• Colleague Beyond Save & Spend Accounts Perks
• Discount Program

What can you expect from us?

At CCFBank you are more than just a number, you are a partner to our team. We are dedicated to investing in our colleagues and providing them with tools they need to grow and develop their careers.

We prioritize the needs of our community by allocating resources and encouraging colleague involvement across the regions we operate in. We are proud to be a part of our local communities, and we look forward to continuing to support and serve them.

Learn more here about how we make more possible: https://ccf.us/careers/

In evaluating candidates for this position, CCFBank may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

CCFBank is committed to fostering and cultivating an inclusive and diverse culture and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.