Internal Audit Associate
Stride, Inc.
•$48,515 - $77,624
About The Position
The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for supporting the evaluation and improvement of Stride’s control environment, contributing to the execution of the internal audit plan, and helping to strengthen policies, procedures, and overall business processes. This role assists with operational, financial, compliance, and information systems-related audit activities and helps create value for the business through risk-based reviews and practical recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, accounting, finance, or a related area
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); web proficiency
- Ability to analyze information, organize work, and manage multiple tasks in a professional environment
- Ability to clear required background check
Nice To Haves
- Internship or prior experience in audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or information systems
- Basic understanding of internal controls, auditing concepts, and risk assessment principles
- Ability to analyze and solve problems relating to auditing, business processes, systems, and related disciplines
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to appropriately prioritize workload while showing resilience and calmness under pressure
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Strong ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to foster a friendly and inclusive work environment for team members and clients
- Demonstrated high level of integrity
- Familiarity with data analysis, systems, or technology-enabled processes is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of internal audits as part of the overall Audit Plan
- Assist with planning, walkthroughs, testing, and documentation for operational, financial, compliance, and/or information systems audits
- Prepare clear and accurate workpapers to document audit procedures performed, results, and conclusions
- Track audit status, requests, findings, and remediation activities
- Attend meetings with process owners and other stakeholders to support audit activities
- Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and operational inefficiencies
- Provide recommendations to enhance and improve control procedures, operations, systems, and automation
- Assist in follow-up procedures to assess the status of management action plans and remediation efforts
- Support special projects, risk assessments, and other assignments as requested by Internal Audit and/or management
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Benefits
- Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
