Auditor, Internal Audit

Tractor Supply Company; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Auditor at Tractor Supply Company performs assurance and consulting audits of business processes at the Store Support Center (SSC) to improve risk management, controls, and governance. They collect evidence, develop conclusions, and support recommendations for improvement.

Key duties include documenting processes, identifying control gaps, creating audit procedures, and communicating results with management. Some travel to stores and distribution centers may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of audit experience; retail experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• CIA or CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risks and the effectiveness of internal controls, incl. SOX.
• Document business processes with narratives and walkthroughs.
• Identify risks and craft audit procedures to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with process leaders to improve controls and efficiency.
• Prepare working papers and support conclusions and results.
• Discuss audit results and recommendations with management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Fraud indicators awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

CIA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Overall Job Summary

The internal auditor is responsible for performing assurance and consulting services and audits of business processes at the Store Support Center (SSC) and for helping Tractor Supply Company (TSC) accomplish its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Compile and evaluate information though inquiry, tests, analyses, and observations to develop conclusions about risks and the operating effectiveness of internal controls, including internal controls over financial reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes across TSC and prepare narratives and walkthroughs to document this understanding.
• Identify risks and internal controls and help team members to create audit procedures required to meet audit objectives.
• Work with business process leaders to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes, and strengthen controls.
• Prepare working papers to document the information obtained, analyses made, and support for the conclusions and engagement results.
• Coordinate with team members in writing audit reports and discussing with management the audit results and recommendations for improvement.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 1 year of audit experience. Retail experience is preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled with gathering, documenting and evaluating information to solve difficult problems.
• Ability to think critically and develop conclusions.
• Knowledge of the indicators of fraud.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database software.
• Knowledge of financial reporting risks and internal controls preferred.
• Knowledge of key information technology risks and controls and available technology-based audit techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing preferred.
• Ability to travel to stores, distribution centers and other business locations.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions
• Occasional travel to stores, distribution centers, and other business locations

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 20 pounds
• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Driving a vehicle
• Reaching overhead

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service. Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.