Sr Internal Auditor at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility :

Responsible for execution of assigned internal audit projects.

What You'll Do :

• Review, evaluate, and test internal controls and performance metrics of corporate functions and company operations, with an emphasis on accounting and finance processes.
• Responsible for all stages of financial and operational audit support - planning, fieldwork, and "wrap-up."
• Perform testing related to the Company's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program including completing and documenting process walk-through, testing controls, and assisting in remediation efforts.
• Assist completing operational audits of the Company's warehousing locations.
• Participating as a controls consultant on process improvement/re-engineering teams.
• Appraising business processes and providing value-added recommendations to management.
• Assist in the development of solutions to identified business needs meaningful communications to business owners.
• Provide meaningful communications to business owners and audit management.
• Travel for business up to 20% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

What Experience and Education You Need :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required such as Business or Management.
• 4 years' general business work experience, with a minimum of 3 years audit experience (internal or external). Ideal candidates will have 1-year experience in Corporate environment.
• CIA or CPA desired.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Prior experience in public accounting a strong preference.
• Functional understanding of accounting and finance processes. Supply Chain processes, 3rd party logistics, or experience auditing controls in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of process engineering methodologies and operational best practices (i.e. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean) a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter who relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated with high degree of initiative.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of time
• Ability to work in a team environment and focus on a partnership approach.
• Ability to interface with all levels in the organization.

Physical Requirements :

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
• May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.