Sr Internal Auditor

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Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Audit Manager

Acts independently to plan and execute audit programs designed to test and evaluate the Company's internal control processes. Understands operating process flows, identifies areas of risk, and develops value added solutions that mitigate risk and enhance operational performance. Responsible for compilation and presentation of audit reports. Serves in a leadership role, managing the processes and tasks of other audit personnel on the team. Interacts with Directors and/or Vice Presidents, both within and outside of Finance, in the completion of projects and participates on and influences cross-functional teams. Acts as a subject matter expert within specific responsibility area(s). Applies internal audit best practices and keeps current with applicable rules and regulations resulting from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as any authoritative accounting pronouncements issued by the SEC and FASB.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning and execution of audits that evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational control activities to develop recommendations for the correction of control deficiencies and improvements in operational efficiencies.

Plans, executes, and reviews Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control testing to support management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Summarizes control deficiencies and appropriately communicates to management to ensure proper remediation.

Leads team members in the preparation and review of audit reports to ensure accuracy and quality of recommendations. Independently communicates results with all levels of management.

Acts as a liaison between the company's Finance/IT business units and the company's external audit firms to ensure legal and audit requirements are fulfilled.

Serves a lead role in training audit staff in order to keep up to date on relevant professional standards and internal control/accounting policies.

Leads or contributes to cross-functional projects with high visibility and a focus on strategic impact to provide consultation to internal stakeholders, which include Directors and/or Vice Presidents.

Performs complex analysis in order to gain insight to make appropriate recommendations to management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA, CISA, CIA - Preferred

4 years of experience in Public accounting firm, information technology audit experience or internal audit of a large company or equivalent attestation Related field.

Experience auditing systems development implementations, including understanding of implementation methodologies.

Experience with IT SOX testing (ITGCs, key reports, and automated controls).

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $79,800 - $125,400 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.

We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.

We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.

We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.

We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.