Senior Auditor - Lead GAAP & Internal Controls

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Senior Auditor on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH to lead complex audits, review controls, and assess effectiveness of financial processes. You will develop audit programs, perform tests, and prepare detailed reports for leadership and other stakeholders.

The role requires a CPA or CIA certification, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, and at least five years of progressive audit experience. Travel and training responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field; five years of progressively responsible experience and complex project coordination experience is required.
• Professional certification as a CIA or CPA is required.
• Prefer advanced business degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead audit programs (i.e., define audit objectives and steps or tests to achieve objectives) for complex (involving two or more systems) financial, operational or fraud-related audit assignments.
• Review audit programs, work papers, and reports prepared by others.
• Perform audit steps or tests from written programs; examine records of departments and interview individuals to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; inspect accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value; examine and verify financial statements and transactions.
• Prepare written reports and summaries of complex audit assignments; document results of each audit step; summarize effect of each step on overall audit assignment.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for improving internal controls, efficiency, or effectiveness of operations; determine extent of additional testing or examination required to achieve audit goals or resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.
• Document work performed by completing detailed work papers.
• May train and direct temporary or student employees assigned to audit projects; may participate in training of new employees.
• Serve on various committees when required.
• Perform special assignments / projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communications

Verbal / interpersonal communication

Organizing information and projects

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field

Advanced business degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP financial systems

Job description

Kent State University is seeking a Senior Auditor on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH to lead complex audits, review controls, and assess effectiveness of financial processes. You will develop audit programs, perform tests, and prepare detailed reports for leadership and other stakeholders.

The role requires a CPA or CIA certification, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, and at least five years of progressive audit experience. Travel and training responsibilities may apply.