Job Description

Job Description

As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Audit Senior to join our team! Responsible for planning and executing a variety of financial, operational, SOX audits, and special strategic projects (as requested by Leadership). Work on special projects and requests (i.e. working with the Manager on preparation of certain Audit Committee material). The ideal candidate needs to be very detail-orientated and willing to work at a very fast pace while maintaining the quality and accuracy set forth in the job expectations. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Essential Duties:

* Conduct financial, compliance and operational audits to determine compliance with policies and procedures, effectiveness of internal control systems and/or risk mitigation
* Perform audit planning procedures in line with the audit methodology, utilizing milestone tracker and ensuring risk assessment procedures are completed
* Develop audit programs by identifying the risks to be addressed in order to determine the audit objectives, procedures and internal controls required to ensure that Company policies and procedures are operating as Management intends
* Execute audits in line with annual audit plan, including strategic projects under Manager oversight
* Further the use of data analytics in audit procedures by liaising with local management to proactively identifying relevant data, facilitating effective understanding of data being analyzed and communication to Data Analyst
* Liaise with local management in relation to audit planning and timing
* Prepare high quality audit workpapers
* Monitor, communicate and support LKQs overall Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) remediation activities and status
* Keep abreast of changes in SOX, auditing and accounting professional standards and recommend modifications to Internal Audits strategies and annual plan as necessary
* Review audit reports and workpapers prepared by less experienced auditors to ensure adequate documentation supports the audit findings and to determine whether recommendations to improve internal controls are effective and reasonable
* Assist in the training and supervision of less experienced auditors in planning and completing their regular work assignments
* Prepare objective, accurate and factual audit reports for managers, executive management and the audit committee
* Proactively monitor management's achievement of committed action plans from prior audits to ensure complete follow-thru and closure of identified risks
* Assist external auditors in performing audit tests as requested
* Perform process improvement projects on ad hoc basis under Manager oversight
* Meet deadlines and milestones for all assigned projects
* Ensure expenses are tracked and booked in accordance to budget requirements
* Ensure project time is updated and tracked on a monthly basis
* Domestic travel from 35-40%
* Possibility for rotational international project with the European CA team (2 weeks in the year)

Essential Duties:

* Conduct financial, compliance and operational audits to determine compliance with policies and procedures, effectiveness of internal control systems and/or risk mitigation
* Perform audit planning procedures in line with the audit methodology, utilizing milestone tracker and ensuring risk assessment procedures are completed
* Develop audit programs by identifying the risks to be addressed in order to determine the audit objectives, procedures and internal controls required to ensure that Company policies and procedures are operating as Management intends
* Execute audits in line with annual audit plan, including strategic projects under Manager oversight
* Further the use of data analytics in audit procedures by liaising with local management to proactively identifying relevant data, facilitating effective understanding of data being analyzed and communication to Data Analyst
* Liaise with local management in relation to audit planning and timing
* Prepare high quality audit workpapers
* Monitor, communicate and support LKQs overall Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) remediation activities and status
* Keep abreast of changes in SOX, auditing and accounting professional standards and recommend modifications to Internal Audits strategies and annual plan as necessary
* Review audit reports and workpapers prepared by less experienced auditors to ensure adequate documentation supports the audit findings and to determine whether recommendations to improve internal controls are effective and reasonable
* Assist in the training and supervision of less experienced auditors in planning and completing their regular work assignments
* Prepare objective, accurate and factual audit reports for managers, executive management and the audit committee
* Proactively monitor management's achievement of committed action plans from prior audits to ensure complete follow-thru and closure of identified risks
* Assist external auditors in performing audit tests as requested
* Perform process improvement projects on ad hoc basis under Manager oversight
* Meet deadlines and milestones for all assigned projects
* Ensure expenses are tracked and booked in accordance to budget requirements
* Ensure project time is updated and tracked on a monthly basis
* Domestic travel from 35-40%
* Possibility for rotational international project with the European CA team (2 weeks in the year).

Benefits:

* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401k with Generous Company Match
* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Discounts
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Requirements

* Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business or Finance and 3 or more years in public accounting, preferably Big 4 or another large public accounting firm, or internal audit at a publicly-traded company.

* Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management. Experience supervising staff on audits, evaluating performance, and managing multiple projects.
* Equipment: Computer, telephone system, copier, fax machine, Microsoft Office, and ACL.
* Working Conditions: Must have the ability to sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Three or more years of public accounting, preferably Big 4 or other large public accounting firm or public company internal audit experience
* CPA required (or must show progress)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type

Full-time