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Sr. Auditor (Hybrid)

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Category Corporate Location Secaucus, New Jersey Job function Finance Job family Accounting, Audit & Tax
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid

Reporting to an Audit Manager, the senior auditor position is instrumental in the performance of internal audits & reviews to assess reliability of financial reporting, safeguarding of assets, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and compliance with Quest’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Our internal audit team works collaboratively across the Company. Additional benefits include hybrid office arrangement (currently 2 days in office), flexible work environment, unlimited Paid Time Off and periodic/flexible travel. Quest internal audit fosters continuous learning through on-the-job exposure to a broad variety of key elements of Quest’s operations and frequent formal training opportunities. Internal auditors at Quest typically have the opportunity to rotate into corporate finance or business operational positions based on performance and availability of roles as well as promotional advancement within the IA department.


  1. Working in collaboration with audit managers and other internal audit team members to execute annual audit plan based on corporate risk assessment
  2. Function as lead project manager (referred to as “in-charge”) on a number of individual audit engagements throughout the year. As an in-charge, responsible for developing the audit scope (working with the audit manager), overseeing quality of work product, and supervising the work of the audit team members and coordinating and prioritizing the audit engagement with management / the auditee. In-charge role will require overseeing performance and providing feedback to internal audit team members that worked on the particular internal audit
  3. Prepare work products such as audit analyses and engagement documentation such as a narrative and a walkthrough, test and evaluate processes and related controls, assist in the preparation of the audit approach relating to nature, timing, and extent of procedures
  4. Prepare initial drafts of audit reports for submission to internal audit manager prior to review by Internal Audit VP and Director
  5. Develop recommendations for improvements in internal control, operational and financial processes while considering the needs of the business
  6. Participate in training to increase knowledge. Develop and maintain skills in audit, operations, and accounting and information systems
  7. Keep up to date with organizational changes, including those that may impact the internal control environment, by collaborating with peers and senior personnel throughout the Company
  8. Analyze complex situations which may require interpreting unusual and conflicting information
  9. Independently manage multiple tasks with varying priorities and set appropriate priorities
  10. Ability to understand and trend Audit reports and financial statements and use analytical skills
  11. Have a general understanding of data analytics to seek and suggest opportunities to make use of data analytics during all phases of the audit
  12. Exceptional teamwork and people skills necessary
  13. Flexible/Periodic travel (when resumed) is approximately 10-20% throughout the year with mainly domestic travel; certain locations are within driving distance (MA, NY, NJ PA, MD, and VA). International travel (if applicable) to include but not limited to Mexico and Canada

Development Opportunities:
  • Opportunity, based on performance, for rotation into a Corporate Finance or Regional Business Role within 2 to 3 years
  • Promotional opportunities within the department
  • Continued Development/additional training in areas of Effective Communication Skills, Providing Feedback, Data Analytics
  • Opportunity to lead/manage a challenging/unique project of significant proportions


Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related areas
  • CPA, CIA, and/or MS/MBA preferred but not required

Work Experience:
  • 3+ years progressive work experience in accounting and/or auditing (external or internal) preferred
  • Experience with audit analytics / auditing large populations through use of technology/robotic process automation and associated auditing a plus
  • Mix of Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, and accounting/finance skills
  • Health services experience a plus but not required

Special Requirements:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Actively learns from experience
  • Demonstrates exceptional performance
  • Action-Oriented; Self-Directed
  • Demonstrated PC proficiency in Excel and Word, audit analytics experience a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. 


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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