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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Senior Internal Auditor

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In-Office
Pullman, WA
88K-128K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Pullman, WA
88K-128K Annually
Senior level
Plan and execute internal audits, analyze financial results, review journal entries and reconciliations, and assess internal controls. Prepare budgets, projections, and cost analyses, lead special projects, support external audits and tax-related tasks, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen processes and controls while collaborating across the organization.
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SEL is seeking a collaborative professional with a strong accounting background to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you will plan and execute audits in a team-based environment, use and build new technology-enabled audit solutions, and partner across the organization to deliver practical, value-added recommendations that strengthen and simplify processes and controls. You will have the opportunity to influence change and contribute to continuous improvement within a dynamic, innovative organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under moderate supervision:
1. Apply working knowledge of accounting and finance principles to perform, review, or audit a variety of journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations, and perform month-end close tasks and/or assist in the consolidation of US and international entities, and/or assist in the coordination of external audits, and/or prepare tax returns.
2. Prepare analysis of financial results requiring some judgment and creativity for management review, and provide other support and recommendations for division management.
3. Prepare budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, and/or assist in implementation or review of internal controls.
4. Perform research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles, tax laws, and/or IFRS, and make recommendations to management.
5. Lead special projects.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
Innovative, motivated, self-directed.
Strong Excel skills.
Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts, or working knowledge of GAAP, Tax, and/or IFRS.
3+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, CMA, or CFA; or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; or MBA.
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Tax systems.
Tax, audit, project, and/or cost accounting experience.
International accounting experience.
Physical Requirements:
None.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

$87,700 - $128,100 per year . We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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