Internal Auditor

Summary:

The Internal Auditor will conduct financial, operational and compliance audits to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations and compliance with policies and procedures, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). This position will be on site in our Oakdale office from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

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Posted Date:

9/5/2025

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Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Administration

Description:

Responsibilities include:

- Develop an annual audit plan, for review and approval by Audit Committee and CEO, utilizing a risk-based approach.

- Utilize ERP system to extract information and analyze data for evidence of deficiencies in internal controls, or lack of compliance with policies and procedures.

- Provide status updates to the CEO and Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of internal controls.

- Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for management.

- Facilitate annual risk assessment process to identify control deficiencies.

- Review user access changes to ensure proper segregation of duties.

- Collect, review and maintain annual Conflict of Interest and Disclosure forms.

- Review expense reports for accuracy, validity and compliance with company policy.

- Review of weekly/quarterly audit logs (i.e. HR Masterfile Changes, IT Transports, Customer Service Exception Reports)

- Annual review of process narratives.

- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of internal/external audit experience required, 6 years’ preferred.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.

- Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.

- Proficient in internal control design.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.

- Strong analytical skills and systems knowledge.

- Familiarity with IT systems.

- Ability to adapt to changing environments.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to prepare clear, concise audit reports and present to management and Audit Committee.

- Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume, including salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities”. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the range of $75,000-90,000 per year. Suffolk County residence is highly preferred.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)