Internal Auditor

$56,072 - $84,109/Yr

John B. Sanfilippo & Son - Elgin, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Elgin, IL

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About the position

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting internal audits across company locations and departments, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. This role involves coordinating documentation and testing to meet legal requirements, reviewing and strengthening procedures, and acting as a liaison with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate company adherence to Sarbanes Oxley laws, ensuring all appropriate documentation and testing is performed to satisfy legal requirements.
• Lead the testing of certain areas and processes.
• Review procedures for all locations/areas, creating and/or strengthening procedures and company documentation as necessary.
• Act as the internal liaison with the company's external auditors on all internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley matters.
• Identify control and procedural weaknesses, determining appropriate suggestions for remediation.
• Perform follow-up testing to ensure procedural recommendations are being implemented.
• Summarize company audits and recommendations in a report format for management and the Audit Committee.
• Create an internal audit plan for the year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• One to three years' experience in public accounting and/or internal audit required.
• CPA strongly preferred or currently sitting for the CPA exam.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with management, internal staff, and external auditors.
• Effective computer skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with a solid math aptitude.