FT Staff Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

First Security Bank offers career opportunities for diverse, professional, and energetic individuals who foster a culture that values critical thinking, problem solving and who execute operational excellence.

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SUMMARY
First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Staff Auditor! If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will perform audit testing to assess internal controls, operational efficiency, compliance, risk management, and governance processes. This position requires on-site work.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor?s degree in accounting or finance  required .
• Strong attention to detail with knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices, and financial systems preferred .
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key, and utilization of the internet is required .
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security?s Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Regularly Scheduled Hours/Week: 40+|Monday ? Friday 8:00am ? 5:00pm | Extended working hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop a working knowledge of internal auditing, including internal controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
2. Conduct scheduled financial and operational audits using internal bank systems and software.
3. Analyze bank and audit data to plan and perform audit testing.
4. Assist in identifying, documenting, and summarizing audit findings and discrepancies; provide clear, logical recommendations for correcting discrepancies.
5. Support independent auditors and regulatory examiners during audits and examinations as assigned.
6. Identify, prevent, and detect fraudulent activity.
7. Effectively prioritize projects, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and proactively identify and address business needs.
8. Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.
9. Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner, and copier, and develop proficiency with internal banking systems.
10. Maintain a valid driver?s license, reliable transportation, and punctual attendance. This position requires occasional extended hours and/or consecutive overnight hotel stays for business travel purposes, using a personal vehicle.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SOFT SKILLS
Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback that generates trust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting. Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in person and over telecommunications. Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic formats. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Ability to hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle that can be used for business travel purposes.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.