Senior Auditor - Remote

The Jacobson Group; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Jacobson Group is seeking a Senior Auditor for a remote, temporary assignment supporting a critical seasonal need. The role runs November through January, requiring 30–40 hours per week and focusing on testing controls over financial reporting per SOX 404 and NAIC guidelines.

Responsibilities include validating controls, evaluating design effectiveness, executing control testing, maintaining testing documentation, drafting summaries, and communicating findings to Internal Audit management.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or mathematics.
• 3+ years of audit-related experience.
• Strong audit methodology background.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt when priorities change.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Full-time availability for 30–40 hours per week from November through January.
• Insurance industry experience desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms helpful.

Responsibilities

• Validate and test the internal control environment to support compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate whether key financial controls are appropriately designed to address identified financial reporting risks, relevant SOX and MAR requirements and management assertions.
• Execute control testing using inspection, inquiry, observation and reperformance to determine whether controls operated consistently and as intended.
• Maintain clear, complete and supportable testing documentation, including procedures performed, evidence reviewed, exceptions identified and conclusions reached.
• Draft clear testing summaries and well-supported conclusions.
• Evaluate testing exceptions and potential control deficiencies and communicate results to Internal Audit management.

Skills

Audit methodology

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance/Math degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Job Description

A client is seeking a Senior Auditor for a temporary, remote assignment supporting a critical seasonal business need. The assignment is scheduled to begin on 11/16/2026 and end on 01/15/2027. This full-time position requires 30–40 hours per week and focuses on testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over financial reporting activities in support of Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 and NAIC’s Annual Financial Reporting Model Audit Rule.

Responsibilities

• Validate and test the internal control environment to support compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate whether key financial controls are appropriately designed to address identified financial reporting risks, relevant SOX and MAR requirements and management assertions.
• Execute control testing using inspection, inquiry, observation and reperformance to determine whether controls operated consistently and as intended.
• Maintain clear, complete and supportable testing documentation, including procedures performed, evidence reviewed, exceptions identified and conclusions reached.
• Draft clear testing summaries and well-supported conclusions.
• Evaluate testing exceptions and potential control deficiencies and communicate results to Internal Audit management.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting, finance or mathematics
• 3+ years of audit-related experience
• Strong audit methodology background
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt when priorities change
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Full-time availability for 30–40 hours per week from November through January
• Insurance industry experience desirable but not required
• Familiarity with GRC platforms helpful

Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position is $48.00 - $51.00 per hour. We understand salary is an important factor in a job search, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel that your desired compensation may fall outside of the listed range. The final pay for this position is determined based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and certifications, education and training, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. We are committed to finding the right candidate for this role and are open to discussing how your unique qualifications align with our needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] to make a request.