Internal Audit Associate — Data Analytics & Controls (Hybrid)

A. O. Smith Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation, a global leader in water heating and treatment solutions, seeks an Internal Audit Associate in Milwaukee. You will work with a global team to evaluate risk management, internal controls, and business processes across domestic and international operations.

The role offers exposure to finance, operations, compliance, technology, and leadership, with audits, advisory projects, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative, hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field is required.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, auditing concepts, and SOX requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office suite products.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal audit team with planning and executing financial, compliance, and operational audits and special projects.
• Use data analytics, visualization tools, and AI-enabled techniques to support risk assessments and audit testing.
• Participate in audits to assess process effectiveness, data reliability, and asset safeguarding.
• Maintain internal control documentation and track attestations using Optro software.
• Support external auditors with substantive procedures and inventory observations.
• Collaborate with management to draft audit reports and present results to leadership.
• Prepare data for recurring management updates and audit committee meetings.
• Work with interns and third-party providers to support audit execution.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Information Systems

Tools

Optro software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A. O. Smith Corporation, a global leader in water heating and treatment solutions, seeks an Internal Audit Associate in Milwaukee. You will work with a global team to evaluate risk management, internal controls, and business processes across domestic and international operations.

The role offers exposure to finance, operations, compliance, technology, and leadership, with audits, advisory projects, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative, hybrid setting.