Internal Auditor (Hybrid/Remote)

Reliance Steel & Aluminum; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Steel & Aluminum seeks an Auditor who will plan and execute financial and operational audits, including IT application and access reviews. The role reports to Internal Audit Manager and collaborates with department managers to strengthen internal controls.

The position emphasizes data analysis (ACL/Excel), evaluation of risk controls, and clear reporting to management. Travel up to 25% is required, primarily in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Ability to perform data analysis using packaged software (Excel, ACL).
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, including senior/executive management.
• Ability to analyze processes and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and the related controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial and operational reviews and audits, including IT application and access reviews.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in responding to risks within the organization’s oversight, operations and information systems.
• Assess the impact of risks to achieving business objectives.
• Prepare documentation supporting reviews and ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
• Present observations and recommendations to management.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Independent working

Executive-level collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

ACL

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Manager, the Auditor will work with Senior Auditors and Department Managers in the planning and execution of all financial and operational reviews and audits, including IT application and access reviews. Additionally, the incumbent will report administratively to the Internal Audit Manager and functionally to all Department Managers. This position requires an analytical thinker who will audit compliance with policies and procedures, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that audit objectives have been achieved and that all observations and recommendations have been included in the report to management by performing pre‑established testing procedures for all internal audit work.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in responding to risks within the organization’s oversight, operations and information systems regarding:
  – Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
  – Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs
  – Safeguarding of assets
  – Compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and contracts.
• Assess the impact of financial, compliance, operational, strategic, customer, and other significant risks to achieving business objectives.
• Contribute to the evaluation of management controls established to mitigate identified risks by performing comprehensive control testing.
• Prepare and ensure all documentation supporting reviews and audits is sufficient, clear, and concise.
• Ensure that all work is performed in adherence with IIA and Internal Audit Standards so that external auditors may continue to rely on Internal Audit’s work.
• Analyze raw data and make sample selections using various analytical and security tools such as ACL and Benford’s Analysis.
• Present observations and recommendations to all levels of management.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide limited consultation on internal controls, explaining the importance of controls, describing effective controls, and describing evidence necessary to ensure controls are functioning as intended.
• Seek areas of improvement in audit methodology, scoping, and testing to enhance the value of individual internal audits.
• Suggest technology solutions to enhance financial and operational audits.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

ANNUAL SALARY

$60,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Depending on Experience

LOCATION

Los Angeles/Pasadena area - Working a minimum of three days per week in‑office

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Ability to perform data analysis using packaged software (Excel, ACL).
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to make sound judgments and work independently on reviews and audits.
• Exhibit strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels within the organization, including senior/executive management.
• Ability to analyze processes and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and the related controls.
• Ability to travel 20-25% of the time (primarily in the United States).