SOX Auditor/Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a SOX Auditor/Analyst to support compliance and audit activities in Memphis, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong experience in Sarbanes-Oxley controls, internal audit practices, and risk-based testing across business and IT environments. The individual in this role will help strengthen control effectiveness, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to a well-organized annual compliance program.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and perform annual SOX control assessments for both process-level and IT-related controls.
• Execute testing procedures, evaluate results, and document conclusions in clear and well-supported work papers.
• Prepare compliance reports and summarize findings for stakeholders, including control gaps, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review internal control design and operating effectiveness to ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Partner with business and technology teams to gather evidence, clarify process details, and support timely completion of audit activities.
• Track remediation efforts and follow up on identified deficiencies to confirm issues are addressed appropriately.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and quality of the SOX compliance program.
• Support control assessments involving accounting software systems, enterprise resource planning environments, Archer, and COBIT-related frameworks where applicable.• 5+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or internal controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including control testing and documentation standards.
• Hands-on experience with ITGC reviews and evaluation of technology-related controls.
• Ability to create organized audit work papers and communicate testing outcomes with accuracy and professionalism.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Experience working with tools or environments such as accounting systems, ERP platforms, Archer, or COBIT is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.