Temp Internal Auditor – SOX & Controls Expert

Heritage Bank NW; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Sick time accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Heritage Bank NW seeks a temporary Internal Auditor for a 90-day assignment at our Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, WA, with possible consideration for Olympia, WA or Portland, OR based on skills. Hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Expect exposure to SOX, controls testing, and audit reporting. The role requires 5+ years in public accounting or audit, a relevant degree, and strong communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in a public accounting and/or publicly traded company, external/internal audit role with SOX experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant field is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in audit, accounting or risk management may be considered.
• Strong communication, service mindset and ability to read and apply policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs operational/financial/compliance audit functions including objectives, scope, procedures and internal control reviews.
• Conducts audit testing, documents results, and drafts audit reports within timelines; presents findings to management.
• Monitors and tests internal controls over financial reporting under SOX 404 requirements.
• Follows up on audit findings and maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the industry.
• Communicates effectively across business lines and independent of location with strong English proficiency.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Audit testing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant course of study

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Heritage Bank NW seeks a temporary Internal Auditor for a 90-day assignment at our Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, WA, with possible consideration for Olympia, WA or Portland, OR based on skills. Hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Expect exposure to SOX, controls testing, and audit reporting. The role requires 5+ years in public accounting or audit, a relevant degree, and strong communication and analytical abilities.