Staff Internal Auditor

Rust-Oleum; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Company-matched 401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual merit increases

Annual bonus

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is hiring a Staff Internal Auditor at their Medina, Ohio headquarters. This hybrid role involves a blend of office work and remote tasks, with responsibilities including evaluation of internal controls and assistance to external auditors. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, and candidates should ideally have 0 to 2 years of experience. Benefits include a pension plan, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Intent to obtain CPA or CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design and operate testing over key internal controls.
• Perform financial statement audit procedures.
• Respond to internal requests for support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication skills

Self-sufficiency

Ability to follow directions

Business office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AuditBoard internal control software

Calculator

Cell phone

Copy machine

Scanner

Job description

Position Overview

Staff Internal Auditor reports directly to the Manager, Internal Audit. The role is based in RPM's Medina, Ohio headquarters and is a hybrid position with 2–3 days per week in the office. The position may travel up to 15–20% of the year.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate the design and perform operating testing over key internal controls. Prepare summaries of audit procedures and results, and develop recommendations for remedial action and follow‑up.
• Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with Internal Audit’s standard audit program. Prepare summaries of procedures and results, and develop recommendations for remedial action and follow‑up discussions.
• Respond to internal requests for support or assistance in a prompt and professional manner.
• Provide assistance to the company’s external auditors.
• Keep abreast of laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies with which the company must comply.
• Maintain personal and professional competency through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant internal and external training opportunities.

Equipment Used

Laptop computer with Microsoft Office, AuditBoard internal control software, calculator, cell phone, copy machine, and scanner.

Education, License, Certification, Experience Requirements

• 0 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Intent to obtain licensing as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required for Position

• Positive attitude and willingness to travel in small teams.
• Ability to communicate, learn, and be self‑sufficient.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Business office skills – ability to use a laptop computer (including word processing and spreadsheet applications), cell phone, copy machine, scanner, and calculator.

Benefits and Compensation

The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs, including a defined benefit pension plan, a company‑matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and an employee assistance program. The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Employee eligible for annual merit increases and a bonus.