Internal Auditor

Auditor- manufacturing industry

Location: Elgin, IL

Summary

The Auditor role is an excellent opportunity for candidates with public accounting experience—or those seeking a transition from public audit—who want hands-on exposure to audit execution, risk assessment, and financial process evaluation within an operating company. This position supports internal and external audit activities, partners closely with cross-functional teams, and provides strong visibility into business operations, making it an ideal next step for early-career auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit execution & walkthroughs: Perform walkthroughs and substantive testing across key business cycles including revenue, inventory, purchasing, and financial close processes.
• Audit documentation: Prepare audit workpapers, process narratives, flowcharts, and testing documentation in alignment with professional audit standards.
• Internal & external audit coordination: Support internal and external audit engagements by assisting with PBC requests, evidence gathering, and audit support schedules.
• Issue identification & follow-up: Identify audit observations, document findings, and track remediation efforts in partnership with process owners.
• Risk assessment exposure: Participate in audit planning and risk assessment activities, including identifying control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
• Audit reporting: Assist in drafting audit memos and summary reports with clear, concise observations and recommendations.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams to understand processes and support audit requests.
• Professional standards: Apply strong professional judgment, independence, and ethical standards consistent with public accounting best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; public accounting experience or audit-focused internship strongly preferred.
• Audit background: Familiarity with audit methodology, testing approaches, and documentation standards; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Technical skills: Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Epicor is a plus.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to document audit procedures and communicate findings.
• Career trajectory: Interest in continuing a career in audit with exposure to both financial and operational processes in industry.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and end-to-end business processes
• Onsite role based in Elgin, IL