Senior SOX Compliance Analyst - Financial Accounting

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

22h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior SOX Compliance Analyst - Financial Accounting supports the Manager, Financial Accounting and SOX Compliance in executing the Company’s internal control, compliance, and accounting project initiatives. The incumbent contributes to maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting, supporting SOX compliance activities, and assisting with accounting‑related projects that enhance process efficiency and mitigate risk. The Senior SOX Compliance Analyst - Financial Accounting collaborates with process owners, system owners, internal and external auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely testing, and continuous improvement of financial controls and processes. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the execution of the Company’s SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation updates, and monitoring remediation activities. Supports the evaluation of internal controls to ensure they are designed, implemented, and operating effectively in accordance with SOX, COSO 2013, and internal policies. Prepares and maintains process narratives, flowcharts, risk‑control matrices, and testing workpapers. Partners with Accounting, IT, and cross‑functional control owners to gather information, validate control execution, and support compliance initiatives. Supports accounting project initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, and policy updates. Performs research and analysis to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved control design or operational effectiveness. Coordinates with internal and external auditors during planning, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Knowledge of the COSO framework and internal control testing methodologies.
Experience with general ledger systems such as Oracle, Essbase, or comparable ERP and reporting tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and interact with auditors.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑oriented environment.
4-7 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or in a public company environment.
Hands‑on experience with SOX testing, documentation, and remediation activities.
Understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or progress toward CPA, CIA, or CISA is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls in a SOX environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the execution of the Company’s SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation updates, and monitoring remediation activities.
Supports the evaluation of internal controls to ensure they are designed, implemented, and operating effectively in accordance with SOX, COSO 2013, and internal policies.
Prepares and maintains process narratives, flowcharts, risk‑control matrices, and testing workpapers.
Partners with Accounting, IT, and cross‑functional control owners to gather information, validate control execution, and support compliance initiatives.
Supports accounting project initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, and policy updates.
Performs research and analysis to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved control design or operational effectiveness.
Coordinates with internal and external auditors during planning, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.