Staff Auditor

STAFF AUDITOR

This is a full-time position for a Staff Auditor. This individual is responsible for performing assigned audits and reports by designated deadlines.

• Must be able to learn, comprehend, and perform various audits and reviews that may include any or all of the following types of audits; bank audits, branch audits, compliance audits, IT audits, loan reviews, specialty audits, and other projects as assigned.
• Perform audits by: testing, examining, analyzing; making recommendations; and communicate findings to management, committees, and board of directors both verbally and in writing.
• Submit reports and other communications to audit supervisors for review and approval before distribution to management.
• Submit audit workpapers and other documentation to supervisors for review and complete assigned follow-up tasks and corrections as instructed.
• Responsible for updating the exception database after each report and entering management responses as soon as they are received.
• Provide updates, status reports, schedules, and other information to supervisors as requested.
• Apply effective and efficient time management skills to complete audits and projects on time. Document, update, and maintain workpapers and reports including exception tracking and final archiving.
• Attend contact meetings, department meetings, team meetings, management meetings, and other meetings and discussions as assigned.
• Attend training sessions and classes to include individual and department training, webinars, seminars, and other learning events to maintain and improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Must be able to comply with all corporate policies and regulatory requirements including protection of information and confidentiality as well as professional and regulatory standards and ethics.
• Travel approximately 5% of the year. Must have a valid driver’s license in order to travel to various local onsite locations and out of state locations.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Accounting degree preferred but will consider business degrees or related field with an emphasis in Accounting. Experience in audit, banking regulations, lending, or accounting is a plus.

Skills and Proficiencies

• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Adobe PDF, and MS Office applications. Must be able to learn and understand how to use other applications and programs needed to perform the audits.
• Ability to build and work with spreadsheets.
• Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects working as an individual or as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate well and build rapport with client employees, management, committees, and board of directors as well as with coworkers.
• Must be able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
• Must have strong initiative to examine, analyze, assess, and draw conclusions from audit work and present findings to multiple audiences.
• Must have working knowledge of accounting and audit principles.
• Must be able to read, listen, understand, and communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must have composition and proofreading skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, lift, engage in repetitive motions, grasp, walk, touch, speak, hear, and see.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time working on a computer, attending meetings and training, and during other activities.
• Be able to use a computer keyboard as well as looking at computer monitors and reading documents daily.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time observing, interviewing, conducting audits, counting cash, and other activities related to performing the audits.
• Must be able to travel in an auto, airplane, or other public transportation when attending training or conducting onsite audits at various locations locally and out of state.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.