Junior SOX & Internal Audit Associate

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the annual SOX compliance program and broaden understanding of internal controls across business processes.

You will assist with documentation, testing, and reporting; gather evidence, analyze data, and collaborate with management and external auditors to drive timely remediation and strengthen financial and operational controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management, IT, or related fields.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or progress toward certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review documentation carefully and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify issues, and ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting work clearly and communicating with team members and partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, follow instructions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, discretion, and objectivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of the annual Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance program.
• Gather and organize audit evidence and document results.
• Review data and analyze evidence against requirements, policies, procedures, and control objectives.
• Identify trends, exceptions, inconsistencies, or potential control concerns.
• Prepare audit observations, recommendations, and management action plans.
• Support follow‑up on remediation activities.
• Assist with whistleblower hotline matters and investigations as assigned.
• Build relationships with process owners, control owners, management, and external auditors.
• Use data analysis and other tools to support SOX testing and audit execution.
• Demonstrate integrity, professional skepticism, sound judgment, and due care in all Internal Audit activities.
• Participate in other Internal Audit reviews and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the annual SOX compliance program and broaden understanding of internal controls across business processes.

You will assist with documentation, testing, and reporting; gather evidence, analyze data, and collaborate with management and external auditors to drive timely remediation and strengthen financial and operational controls.