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Job Title:Internal Auditor
State:Ohio
Department:Accounting
Post Date:2/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
Hours of Work:Full-time Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; overtime as needed
Duties to be Performed:Audit accounting and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws. Identify compliance and accounting weaknesses; research issues. Make recommendations to improve internal controls. Monitor nexus and tax issues as needed. • Responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan as well as other audit matters and projects; analyze and communicate results to Audit Manager. • Review the suitability of internal controls on an on-going basis. • Stay current on all nexus and tax and issues; advise and recommend strategies to manage risk. • Establish risk-based audit programs. • Execute audits and investigations and report results to the appropriate management. • Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal governments. • Attend training and education seminars to stay informed on issues concerning compliance. • Prepare and file all relevant tax and compliance forms with appropriate agencies. • Maintain effective and efficient communication within Accounting and other departments, including interviewing key personnel involved in the business process or operation being audited. • Assist with yearly budget preparation and reporting. • Assist with year-end processes and gather requested information for outside auditors. • Perform inventory, fixed asset, or other internal control testing when necessary at any Summit Racing facility. • Perform other accounting tasks as needed.
Skills and Abilities Needed:Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint. • Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, sorting, and formatting. • Ability to do 10-key by touch both on computer keyboard and adding machine. • Use statistical software to monitor business activities and transactions. • Detailed knowledge of accounting principles, audit techniques, and procedures. • Understanding of risk management. • Ability to use, understand, and interpret statistical information. • Must be able to meet deadlines, including rush projects. • Communicate with colleagues inside and outside the department. • Prioritize workload. • Analyze data and solve problems. • Ability to work on a team and to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction.
Experience/Education
Required
Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus a minimum of two years experience in general bookkeeping and accounting; CPA desirable.
Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Akron, Ohio area.
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