Position Summary:

The Staff Auditor II will have 1 to 3 years of applicable experience and work in a team environment, to perform a variety of analytical, process documentation and analysis, and auditing procedures.  The individual works to ensure the financial reporting and compliance objectives are met and evaluates if processes have adequate internal controls.  The Staff Auditor will identify potential process and control improvement opportunities including elimination of non-value-added steps and controls.  In this role, the individual will have internal contacts with various levels of administrative and management personnel.  Extensive use of verbal and written communication is required.    

 

Essential Functions:

Responsible for project and time management for all aspects of individual audits including execution and documentationServes as team member on financial, operational, compliance, and integrated audits at the corporate offices, paper mills, and box plantsCreates well organized and complete audit evidence and documentation in a manner consistent with department standards and to support conclusions reachedParticipates in process and project level risk assessments to identify significant risks and the related controlsPrepares process documentation, including flow charts and narrativesAssists in or leads the development of test steps designed to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of identified controlsParticipates in department meetings by providing project updates and conducts training on selected topicsCollaborates with functional business partners and the external audit team to analyze and evaluate control deficiencies, remediation plans and the impact to the financial statementsPrepares, reviews, and discusses written reports to all levels of management and recommends corrective actions in conjunction with project lead and/or managerReviews process documentation and perform walkthroughs and test of controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404Makes recommendations for systems operations and process improvementCommunicates with client personnel from various departments and locations and participates in or leads project opening, status, and closing meetingsCompletes assigned audit project(s) in accordance with PCA’s audit methodologyServes as a project lead on occasion and is responsible for daily management of projectProvides supervision, guidance and training for newer staff auditorsPossesses moderately advanced accounting, auditing, and industry knowledge and increases knowledge by attending training and closely following technical literature, best practice, and industry trendsEnsures professionalism and independence in both fact and appearance at all timesHandles basic issues and problems and works with a manager, project lead, or audit supervisor, as applicable, on more complex concerns, issues, and decisionsPerform other duties as assignedTravel up to 30%

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Position Requirements:

Basic knowledge in the areas of accounting/finance, business, or systems obtained through an undergraduate degree in one or more of fields below.Requires an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or acceptable equivalent.  Dual degrees and advanced degrees are strongly encouraged. Bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills   Be self-motivated, ability to succeed both individually and as part of a team, enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced environment,  and ability to multi-task APPLY TO JOB SHARE THIS JOB icon--apply-share