Internal Auditor
About the role
We’re seeking a self-motivated professional with technical and analytical skills to join the Internal Audit team as an Internal Auditor. You’ve got a passion for helping others and our goal is to turn that passion into action. At Sentry, we care about delivering long-term results. Our associates embody this same future-focused approach – meeting challenges head-on and offering solutions and pricing that keeps customers coming back down the line. This position will be located at our Office in Stevens Point, WI in a hybrid work model and is not a fully remote opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Conduct testing for risk-based audits by analyzing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational and compliance related controls
- Communicate with departments across the entire enterprise to obtain data to be used in evaluation of the effectiveness of risk mitigation in the area under review
- Prepare results to share with the business area’s leadership team and help create reports to summarize observations and recommendations
- Analyze business processes and data flows to identify areas of risk and follow up on unusual items. Partner with our external auditors to assist in the execution of the financial statement audit and SOC reports
- Participate in various ad hoc projects intended to address specific financial and operational related needs/issues
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Financial Services field is required: Accounting (preferred) or Finance
- Internship experience preferred
- Knows fundamental accounting and financial analysis principles
- Knows general applicable and accepted auditing standards, control framework, and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with principles involved with, and analysis and interpretation required for, preparing financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
- Financial analytical, interpretive, research and documentation skills
- Applied knowledge of business software, including word, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant designation such as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is strongly encouraged
Qualifications
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting and financial analysis principles
- Experience with auditing standards, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in business software applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Scheduled Hybrid Work Model
- Meal Subsidy
- 401(K) Plan with a dollar-for-dollar match
- Sentry University (SentryU) for professional development
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and health and wellness benefits
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program for charitable giving
Pay
Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.
Schedule
The position is currently offered in a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Contact
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Casey Van Der Geest at Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.