Internal Auditor

The Pictsweet Company; Bells (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA

100% Company paid benefits including Life and Disability Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Vacation days, sick leave, & ten paid holidays

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company is currently hiring an Internal Auditor to join their corporate accounting team in Bells, TN. This position involves evaluating financial processes, conducting audits, and recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting and prior public accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data mining programs such as Access and ACL is essential. The role may require 10-15% travel. Benefits start on day one including fully paid group life and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in public accounting or financial reporting required.
• 1-2 years of public accounting or applicable accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual risk assessments for audit priorities.
• Work with management to schedule audits of operations.
• Assess accounting issues and propose practical solutions.
• Prepare audit programs and conduct management meetings.
• Prepare comprehensive final audit reports on findings.
• Perform audits of all Company operations.
• Review procedures for adequate documentation.
• Utilize audit analytics software to analyze data.
• Comply with professional standards and ethics.
• Take on other projects as directed.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Ability to organize data using Access and ACL

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Access

ACL

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently hiring an Internal Auditor to join the corporate accounting team at our headquarters in Bells, TN. The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating financial and operational processes to identify risks, ensure compliance, and strengthen internal controls across the organization, reporting directly to the VP Finance. This role conducts audits, develops risk assessments and audit plans, and partners with management to recommend practical improvements in accounting procedures, operational efficiency, and information flow. The position also prepares detailed audit reports, communicates findings to leadership, and supports various internal and external audit activities to promote accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation days, sick leave, & ten paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare an annual risk assessment to identify and rank audit priorities based on risk and materiality, and incorporate identified areas into an annual audit register.
• Work with management to prepare a tentative schedule for audits of all Company operations and centralized corporate functions, at intervals deemed appropriate. Perform and assist in other company audits as needed (external audit, sales tax audits, bank audit, physical inventory, etc.).
• Assess areas of risk and propose practical solutions to complex accounting issues. Aid Operations and Accounting by recommending ways to improve current processes, flow of information, and streamline activities.
• Prepare appropriate audit programs, conduct initial management meetings/communications prior to audit, and hold closing meetings to discuss findings and assess management feedback and responses.
• Prepare a comprehensive final audit report on each audit examination conducted, including areas identified for improvement, internal control weaknesses, practical solutions to resolve them, and appropriate management response/corrective action.
• Perform audits of all Company operations and centralized corporate functions.
• Review procedures and supporting documents for adequacy to ensure transactions are adequately documented and approved.
• Utilize audit analytics software (Access and ACL) to perform analysis on large amounts of data for audit projects.
• Comply with the Institute for Internal Auditors’ Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Other projects, roles and reviews as directed by management.

Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience in public accounting, financial reporting, or other accounting is required. 1‑2 years of public accounting or other applicable accounting experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to organize large amounts of data utilizing various data mining programs such as Access and ACL. Ability to travel 10‑15%. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Core Competencies

• Communication skills both oral and written
• Interpersonal awareness and common sense
• Diagnostic information gathering
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Thoroughness and critical thinking

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H