Senior Auditor - Remote

American Chemical Society; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Chemical Society is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead diverse internal and external audits and special projects. This remote role supports the organization from anywhere within the United States, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of audit experience, strong COSO knowledge, and credentials (CIA/CPA preferred). Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Join a team focused on risk management, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree Accounting or MBA preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in internal and/or external auditing.
• CIA or CPA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and external compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across the organization.
• Lead diverse audit engagements and prepare clear reports for senior leadership.
• Identify process improvements and partner with finance/operations leaders.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to verify corrective actions.

Skills

Data-driven audit approach

Process & control analysis

Auditing & compliance expertise

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit-support software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree Accounting or MBA

CIA or CPA preferred

Tools

COSO Internal Control Framework

Audit-support software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The Senior Auditor plays a critical role in delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services across the organization. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading diverse operational and financial integrated audits, reviews, and special projects. In addition to executing audit engagements, the Senior Auditor proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and fosters collaborative, consultative relationships with key finance and operational leaders. This is a fully remote position that can be home based anywhere within the United States. Prior experience of 3-5 years in internal & external enterprise risk audit and operational focus is highly preferred.

Plan and execute comprehensive internal audits by understanding business areas, assessing key controls, developing audit programs, performing test work, and preparing high-quality documentation in alignment with Internal Audit Department standards. (Identify and document control weaknesses, lead entry and exit meetings with management, and deliver clear, actionable audit reports to senior leadership. (Drive agility, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function. (Conduct follow-up reviews to verify the resolution of prior audit findings and assess the effectiveness of management’s corrective action plans. (Execute special projects, delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational priorities. (Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree Accounting or MBA
• Professional certification in internal auditing (CIA) or Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred
• At least four years of experience in internal and /or external auditing required.
• Auditing & Compliance Expertise: Skilled in advising on best practices for business processes, financial accounting, and reporting risks to ensure GAAP and external compliance.
• Process & Control Analysis: Experienced in documenting and evaluating business processes using COSO Internal Control Framework principles.
• Data-Driven Audit Approach: Proficient in leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and research tools to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and audit-support software for efficient execution.

Travel Requirements

• Travel (10 %) required.

Ability to work in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.