Entry Level Cost Accountant

About the role

This is a full-time on-site position working at 3021 Montvale Drive Suite D Springfield, Illinois 62704.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and assists in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including evaluation of internal controls.
• Audits the activity of various departments and providers for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management.
• Reviews assigned portions of audit programs, determines compliance with policies and procedures, recommends corrective action plans, and prepares/submits reports on the results of audits.
• Develops detailed reports on each audit conducted. Reports include a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Conducts special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Assists other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field
• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience required.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing; ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data; ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data; ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form; ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Pay

Range Minimum: $20.84
Range Midpoint: $29.59
Range Maximum: $38.33

Schedule

Typical office environment. Travel between office buildings required. Out of town travel may be required.