Senior Internal Auditor

Rylem Staffing; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rylem Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented SOX Auditor for a premier client in the Bellevue, WA area. The role involves extensive interaction with senior management and external auditors, executing the SOX program to ensure internal control effectiveness over financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in public accounting or internal audit in a public company, with strong analytical and communication skills. Travel flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant SOX/audit experience.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Big Four public accounting and/or internal audit preferred.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX 404.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX procedures to ensure compliance across locations and divisions.
• Oversee SOX methodology, reporting and 404 compliance efforts.
• Scoping and scheduling activities for SOX 404 compliance annually.
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and participate as guest auditor.
• Perform remediation testing for findings.
• Assist in managing the audit management system.
• Champion Accounting and Financial Reporting processes.
• Build relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
• Contribute to special projects improving business processes.

Skills

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Tableau

Audit management systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOX Auditor to join their team. This position involves significant interaction with senior management within the Controller's organization, along with regular engagement with our divisions, subsidiaries, external auditors, and corporate accounting teams. The SOX Auditor will be responsible for executing their Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting or internal audit in a publicly traded company, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) procedures to ensure compliance across designated locations, entities, and divisions under the guidance of the SOX Manager.
• Assist in overseeing SOX methodology, reporting, and compliance efforts, particularly for SOX 404 compliance.
• Participate in scoping and scheduling activities related to SOX 404 compliance and contribute to timely completion of compliance efforts on an annual basis.
• Function as a point of contact for queries and address comments from external auditors.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit group as necessary, including participating as a guest auditor or in participating as guest auditor activities. workpapers.
• Execute the remediation testing for findings.
• Assist in managing the audit management system.
• Be a champion for Accounting and Financial Reporting macro business process.
• Build effective working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations stakeholders.
• Assist in other special projects that improve business processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience working in the manufacturing industry
• Big Four public accounting experience and/or internal audit experience a plus.
• Experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance and audit management systems
• Experience working with Tableau, a plus
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, combined with strong analytical abilities and diligence.
• Position requires frequent coordination and negotiation with various groups from within and outside the company ranging from staff to vice president levels.
• Working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures.
• Deadline-driven and initiative-taking.
• This position will require flexibility to travel

Education

• BA/BS in Accounting required
• CPA
• Competitive salary and 401 (k) with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-term and long-term disability program
• Life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field