Specialist, Audit (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Audit and Assurance Services provides value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services. Under the direction of the Client Audit Director (CAD) and Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), the Specialist participates in financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits domestically and internationally, helping maintain a strong internal control environment across the Company. The Specialist works with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit activities, execute procedures, prepare workpapers, analyze evidence, and contribute to audit observations, recommendations, and reports.

The role also involves participating in client and audit leadership meetings, supporting departmental initiatives and special projects, and developing an understanding of the Company's business processes, risks, and control environment. Responsibilities must be performed with professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, quality, and sound judgment. The position is based in Rahway, New Jersey, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel of up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Foundational understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience performing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, and evaluating internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and MCAAS colleagues.
• Understanding of information technology and ability to effectively use audit and business applications.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Skills listed include asset accounting, auditing standards and techniques, audit management, planning, processes, reporting and risk assessments, budgeting, chartered accounting, contract audits, controls management, control theory, data analysis and auditing, documentation preparation, document controls, external audit and support, financial analysis, fraud detection, internal audit development, internal auditing, and internal control systems.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
• CPA credential or active pursuit of a CPA.
• Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, or risk-based auditing.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits domestically and internationally.
• Partner with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit activities.
• Execute audit procedures and prepare workpapers, including walkthroughs and sample testing, in accordance with established methodologies, quality standards, and timelines.
• Analyze audit evidence and identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing audit observations, recommendations, and reports describing control concerns, associated risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit leadership to discuss audit scope, progress, and results.
• Support departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects as assigned.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Company's business processes, risks, and control environment.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, quality, and sound judgment when performing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level