Staff Auditor - Senior Auditor

Staff Auditor - Senior Auditor

DXP Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Staff / Senior Auditor to support the internal controls and SOX compliance functions. The Staff - Senior Auditor is responsible for performing risk assessments, performing test of transactions, data analysis, assessing internal controls and business processes, preparing audit work papers, and making recommendations for the enhancement of internal controls to improve operational performance. This role will be accountable for review of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing activities and helping to identify business risks and internal control opportunities potentially impacting the Company's ability to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Director of SOX and Internal Controls on multiple departmental objectives, including risk assessments and preparation of the annual audit plan
• Develop strategic, risk-based audit work programs and methodologies, and apply professional standards/frameworks of the IIA, COSO and other professional bodies in performing impactful audits and assessments of internal control and financial processes for effectiveness
• Work as a partner with corporate finance and operational teams in performing value-added reviews and audits to ensure effectiveness of controls and efficiency of operations
• Perform operational effectiveness testing of business process and IT controls over significant accounts, disclosures, and processes and prepare audit work papers as part of the company's SOX compliance initiative
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls and make recommendations to improve the underlying processes
• Prepare draft audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively and persuasively to senior management
• Provide direct assistance to the Big 4 external auditors in the execution of the annual integrated audit
• Perform walkthrough and testing at businesses that may be acquired by the company
• Perform other ad-hoc assignments as deemed necessary by the Director of SOX and Internal Controls

Qualifications of the Staff - Senior Auditor include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Active CPA or CIA designation preferred
• 4-6 years of recent public accounting experience desired
• Experience working in internal control and/or SOX compliance for SEC public company
• Experience in assessing financial and operational risks
• Understanding of COSO audit framework
• Business savvy, ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
• Experience in testing controls and preparing workpapers to support testing results
• Experience with Microsoft Visio and flowchart design
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multi-deliverables on tight deadlines
• Analytical skills and detail-oriented a plus
• Organizational skills
• Relationship building and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience in financial audits of public companies; SOX compliance experience
• Knowledge of audit workpaper documentation practices
• Ability to maintain an independent and objective, fact-based approach
• Time management; able to respond with urgency on planned and emerging requests
• Participating as an integral part of the team, exhibiting ownership and follow through initiative
• Some travel may be required for controls testing for new acquisitions
• Acceptable driving record according to company guidelines

Additional Information:

• Physical Demand: N/A
• Work Environment: Climate controlled office environment
• Standard business hours: 8 am – 5 pm / Monday - Friday
• Travel: Some travel may be required
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; Active CPA or CIA designation preferred
• DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.