Sr. Auditor

Early Warning; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Early Warning is seeking an Audit position located in Scottsdale, AZ, responsible for conducting complex audit reviews and preparing detailed reports on findings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business and have 5+ years of related experience, demonstrating excellent communication skills.

The role is hybrid, allowing for flexibility in a collaborative environment. Competitive salaries range from $95,000 to $116,000 per year, along with a range of benefits including paid time off and medical plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in internal audit or public accountancy.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels across the organization.
• Understands current and evolving business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and conducting complex audit reviews.
• Prepares reports on findings and recommends improvements.
• Communicates audit test results and findings based on a risk-based methodology.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Effective project management skills

Ability to conduct internal audit interviews

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business

CPA and/or CIA Certification

Job description

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting‑edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

This position assists in the planning and conducting of complex audit reviews of the company’s technical, financial, operational, and compliance controls and procedures depending on assigned area. Prepares reports on findings and recommends improvements in policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex level technical and integrated audits, and provides consulting services to the organization’s management and staff.
• Conducts internal audit interviews, testing steps, and the documenting of accurate test results within audit scope.
• Produces final results and formalizes discussion on audit findings and associated risks based on audit scope objectives.
• Prepares and edits audit reports and presents observations and/or recommendations including follow‑up when necessary.
• Consults and advises department functions regarding internal controls and security.
• Communicates audit test results and findings to client based on a risk‑based methodology.
• Recommends improvements in company policies, procedures and internal controls based on audit results.
• Assists with the development of audit tools, techniques and audit programs.
• Assists outside auditors in audits of company’s technology and operations.
• Provides assistance to less experienced auditors as required.
• Supports the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business or related area.
• Typically 5 or more years of related experience in internal audit or public accountancy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with a demonstrated ability to interact with all levels across the organization on matters requiring a high degree of sensitivity.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understands current and evolving business operations and effectively applies that knowledge in the course of audit functions.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: CPA and/or CIA.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay scale for this position in Phoenix, AZ / Chicago, IL / Washington, DC is USD $95,000 – $116,000 per year. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services considers a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin or any other protected class.

Some of the ways we prioritize your health and happiness:

• Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans with company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre‑tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 100% company safe harbor match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid time off – flexible time off for exempt (salaried) employees, generous PTO for non‑exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Maven Family Planning – support through your parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E‑Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E‑Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E‑Verify please visit Home | E‑Verify.