Internal Auditor II

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking an early-career internal auditor to join a lean, established function in Charlotte, NC. You will work closely with a Director and lead auditor in a collaborative, team-first culture, gaining exposure to SOX, field risk audits, and advisory work.

This role emphasizes development: regular access to senior business leaders, CPA or CIA pursuit within two years, and a defined path forward.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a mix of both.
• Comfortable working independently with light oversight from a lead auditor.
• CPA or CIA in hand, or a genuine willingness to sit for one within 2 years of starting.
• Someone who wants exposure across multiple types of audit work rather than a single specialty.
• Strong communicator who can hold their own in a room with business partners and leadership.

Skills

Strong communicator

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

• A lean, established internal audit function inside a large, well established organization
• Reports into a Director level audit leader, with close day to day partnership from a lead auditor
• Small team environment where visibility and relationships carry real weight, not just headcount
• A collaborative, team first culture where second round conversations move quickly once there's a strong mutual fit

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• A lean, established internal audit function inside a large, well established organization
• Reports into a Director level audit leader, with close day to day partnership from a lead auditor
• Small team environment where visibility and relationships carry real weight, not just headcount
• A collaborative, team first culture where second round conversations move quickly once there's a strong mutual fit

What They Offer You

• A role built around variety, exposure to SOX and external audit support, field risk audits, and advisory work, rather than being boxed into one lane
• Regular, structured access to senior business leaders through an internal engagement program, a rare level of exposure for someone at this stage of their career
• A defined path forward, with CPA or CIA support built into how the team grows its people
• A hybrid schedule that balances in-office collaboration with flexibility

LOCATION

• Charlotte, NC, primarily onsite with a hybrid rhythm
• Limited field travel throughout the year, brief and structured rather than constant

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Directly supports SOX compliance and the external audit process for a large, complex organization
• Provides risk coverage across the business through field audit work
• Contributes to advisory audits that shape how the business operates, not just how it's tested
• Builds relationships across functions through structured touchpoints with business leadership
• Positioned as a clear stepping stone toward more senior audit responsibility

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 1 to 3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a mix of both
• Comfortable working independently with light oversight from a lead auditor
• CPA or CIA in hand, or a genuine willingness to sit for one within 2 years of starting
• Someone who wants exposure across multiple types of audit work rather than a single specialty
• Strong communicator who can hold their own in a room with business partners and leadership