Internal Auditor

SUMMARY

Helps plan and perform internal audits of Funds and contractor business processes to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Interacts frequently with Funds’ directors and senior executives at contractor organizations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

· Assist with planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits.

· Interview and perform walkthroughs with employees and/or contractors to develop a detailed understanding of workflow processes.

· Assist in preparing and developing audit programs, testing procedures, conduct audit tests, and create workpapers to document the work performed and conclusions reached.

· Evaluate the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Funds’ and/or contractor’s business processes and determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

· Conduct research on technical topics relating to internal audits and the interpretation of legal documents.

· Assist in preparing clear and concise internal audit reports, and present findings and recommendations to management.

· Collaborate with the Internal Audit team and management to ensure the timely delivery of key milestones and the completion of the annual audit plan.

· Assist with quarterly internal audits for payment accuracy and compliance.

· May assist or be assigned special projects, or duties as assigned by the Director.

Responsible for adhering to all Funds policies and procedures adopted to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governing the privacy, security, and use of protected health information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Exposure to pension and/or medical and drug claim operations is strongly preferred. In addition, familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and ERISA is preferred. Requires well-developed analytical skills and their application to a wide range of abstract, intellectual, and practical problems within a changing business environment.

Requires an understanding of management and internal control principles at a sufficient level to recognize and evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from effective internal controls and good business practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four-year college degree (Accounting major preferred); plus 1 to 3 years related experience in public accounting, or an internal audit function preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification, or must obtain the CPA or CIA certification within 18 months of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex material such as technical journals, financial reports, internal policy statements and legal documents. Ability to write with precise language to communicate highly complex, abstract or sensitive information. Ability to effectively communicate information to all levels of organization's management, external auditors, outside agents, contractors, and government agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Requires use of intermediate mathematical formulas and calculations to prepare or interpret routine statistical or financial information.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires computer skills at an intermediate level to generate word processing letters/reports, basic spreadsheet usage and/or operating printers and other peripheral devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are typically experienced by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Public accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Auditing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20037