Internal Auditor

Universal Logistics Holdings•Northville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team with a focus on operational audits. This role is responsible for evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of internal business processes and operations. The ideal candidate will provide actionable recommendations to improve risk management, control processes, and overall organizational performance, with a particular focus on the intermodal segment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
2-5 years of internal audit, operational audit, or relevant industry experience.
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret large sets of financial and operational data, and a detail-oriented mindset.
Strong communication (written and verbal), documentation, and report-writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems, audit, and data analytics tools is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel as needed (typically up to 10%).

Nice To Haves

Experience auditing within transportation, logistics, or intermodal operations is highly preferred.
Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (e.g. TMW Suite, TL2000, FileMaker, PortPro) is highly desirable.
Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA), but not required.
Experience conducting operational audits in transportation, logistics, or intermodal freight sectors.
Familiarity with exception-based and data-driven auditing, and performance variance reporting.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute operational audits across business units and departments in accordance with the annual audit plan.
Identify and audit high-risk processes and controls within the intermodal segment to assess operational effectiveness and compliance.
Develop and implement an exception management reporting process for targeted audit areas, including: Revenue Purchased transportation Driver deductions Agent commissions and bonuses Chassis usage and margin
Collaborate with the Accounting team to evaluate historical vs. current financial performance for each terminal: Identify changes in performance metrics Investigate and document underlying reasons for variances
Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and non-compliance with company policies or regulatory requirements.
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes, including procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service.
Prepare audit workpapers and audit reports, including clear findings and actionable recommendations.
Conduct interviews with management and operational staff to gather insight and understand key risks.
Follow up on audit recommendations to monitor implementation and effectiveness.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and relevant regulations.