What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Staff Auditor position at Dollar Tree Stores?
Internal Staff Auditor
Job Description
Your desire to work in a fast-paced environment, joy for continuous improvement, along with your strong communication skills make you a great fit for our Internal Staff Auditor position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.
About Your Role:
The Internal Staff Auditor is responsible for performing independent and objective assurance activities that enhance the effectiveness of the Company’s operations and internal controls. This role supports the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, operational audits, and risk-based reviews across the Company’s retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate functions. Working both independently and as part of project teams, the Internal Staff Auditor assists in planning, executing, and reporting audit engagements under the guidance of Internal Audit management. The position also plays a key role in identifying process improvement opportunities and building collaborative partnerships across the organization to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in audit planning, including stakeholder meetings, process mapping, and risk identification and assessment.
- Execute audit programs for financial, operational, and compliance audits across various business units, including retail stores and distribution centers.
- Conduct detailed testing of internal controls over financial reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley) and identify control deficiencies.
- Perform fieldwork, including process walkthroughs, interviews, and documentation review, to identify risks and control gaps.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented working papers to support audit findings and conclusions.
- Communicate audit observations, risks, root cause, and recommendations effectively to Internal Audit management, both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to retail store and distribution center locations within U.S. and Canada, including flights and overnight stays.
Your Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, or a relevant compliance/finance role.
- Basic understanding of internal controls, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and auditing standards.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within set deadlines.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in the retail sector and/or a publicly traded company (Sarbanes-Oxley).
- Experience with data analytics (e.g., ACL, Alteryx, PowerBI) or data-driven analytical tools and procedures.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar) or active pursuit of certification.
Personal Characteristics:
- Effective interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of management.
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Thrive in fast-paced changing environments.
- Demonstrate unquestionable ethics and integrity.
- Self-motivated and take pride in deliverables.
- Enjoy a variety of tasks.
- Strive for continuous improvement.
Our success is a team effort —
when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance
- Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
- And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.