Staff Auditor

This role is ideal for a results-driven individual who wants to learn to perform audit work including evaluating controls and using data analysis. Be part of a team of empowered individuals who create positive relationships and provide innovative value to each other and the organization.

This position reviews internal and/or external controls, processes, and policies to ensure regulatory criteria and industry best practices. Under guidance from Audit supervisor/manager, this position will work on audit assignments within the company and in some cases partnering with external auditors.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do

• Conduct detailed reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
• Prepare workpapers documenting results of the tests and data analytics performed, and with assistance, write formal audit comments which identify and quantify the impact on business operations.
• With assistance, report opportunities for improved efficiencies and controls to management and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of audit work for the external auditors.
• Continue to develop professionally through self-study and on-the-job training with an emphasis on preparing for and obtaining professional and industry certifications.
• Develop knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate auditing techniques and accounting principles.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field of study preferred; or combination of relevant work experience with a related associate degree or education in another field of study.
• Work experience in a professional environment or role of 0-2 years required.
• Problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal skills will be critical to success.
• An understanding of the Principles of Accounting as well as the need for controls and the importance of ethics in the business environment are advantageous.
• Knowledge of, experience with, and interest in data analytics are strongly desired.
• Course work in pursuit of a professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) desired.
• Previous audit experience desired but not required.

What we offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.