Sr. Analyst SOX Compliance

New Jersey Resources•Wall Township, NJ

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you’ll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits. The Senior Analyst SOX Compliance is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and coordinating all aspects of compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in partnership with business units and the Manager SOX Compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or risk management; public accounting experience preferred.
CPA, CIA or equivalent certification; CISA - Certified Information System Auditor is a plus.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
3+ years of experience in designing and implementing SOX compliance procedures in a cross functional organization and at a publicly traded company.
Proficient use of MS Office including advanced Excel skills, Word, Outlook, and Visio; experience with maintaining MS SharePoint sites and eGRC systems is a plus.
Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
Approaches work in a methodical fact-based manner; objectivity and impartiality in performing assignments.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Work effectively with others, including business process owners and external auditors.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 Public Accounting experience and recent public utility accounting or auditing experience preferred.
CISA - Certified Information System Auditor is a plus.
experience with maintaining MS SharePoint sites and eGRC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support of the SOX program under the direction of the Manager SOX Compliance and Director – Assurance.
Partner with business units and IT teams to execute SOX compliance activities.
Review changes in internal controls proposed by business units to ensure the control environment is not adversely impacted.
Liaison with management, internal audit, and external audit as necessary regarding the execution of SOX testing.
Assist with impact analysis and monitoring remediation activities of control deficiencies, including working with applicable management, documentation and assessment of the severity.
Provide guidance to business units and process owners on control design, process documentation, flow charts and process risk assessments.
Coordinate with business units for all in scope processes to perform annual walk-throughs.
Maintain the SharePoint key spreadsheets repository and related access controls.
Participate in new projects that impact a business units’ financial controls such as new systems or changes to business processes; assess/advise on control elements.
Assist with coordinating the attestation of management on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Maintain the SOX Compliance GRC solution, including the company’s Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM).
Coordinate annual fraud risk assessment.
Provide analysis and perform special projects, as necessary, to support fact-based decision making.
Provide training for SOX initiatives, as needed.
Provide support for Project NEXT system implementation initiatives, specific to SOX internal control impacts, as necessary.

Benefits

flexible work schedules
opportunities for growth and development
competitive pay and benefits
Medical insurance coverage from day 1
401k vesting immediate
Employee insurance and medical plans, including prescription, vision and dental benefits.
401(k) program with generous company match.
Company stock purchase plan.
Wellness programs, including free on and off-site fitness centers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off including paid holidays.