Audit Associate

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Saltchuk companies do more than just move goods – we connect and empower communities through essential freight transportation, marine services, and energy distribution networks. As a privately‑owned family of transportation and distribution companies headquartered in Seattle, with combined revenues of $6B and nearly 9,000 employees, we are organized into six business units that oversee the operation and growth of our diverse portfolio of operating companies.

Behind every journey we undertake and every delivery we make is a promise of safety, reliability, and dedication—to our employees, our customers, and the regions we serve. At Saltchuk, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional, collaborative, and team oriented. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where we would all be proud for our children to work, making it an extraordinary place to build a long‑term career.

As a member of our highly experienced Internal Audit team, you will grow your audit expertise, risk assessment abilities, IT (information technology) knowledge, communication skills, and professional acumen to make a meaningful difference. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager and working closely with the Sr. Director, Internal Audit, you will be responsible for assisting in the execution of Saltchuk’s annual internal audit program and executive reporting.

Auditors document processes, test controls, and analyze data to form objective opinions and provide actionable insights for improvement. A significant part of the job includes communicating findings and recommendations to management and conducting follow‑up activities to verify corrective action items have been successfully implemented. With a focus on financial, IT, safety and operational audits you will receive tremendous exposure to all facets and levels of the Saltchuk Family of Companies.

• Support multiple, simultaneous risk‑based audits for the company’s six primary business units and corporate office.
• Work with a collaborative team and independently as required, communicating progress clearly and concisely.
• Participate in audit planning; effectively completing fieldwork, work papers, and reporting for integrated audit engagements.
• Document financial and operational processes, perform walkthroughs, and execute audit test plans to determine if controls are operating effectively.
• Collect, analyze, and appraise evidentiary data to form an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities being reviewed.
• Assess the business risks, technology risks, operational risks, and related controls.
• Gather and evaluate the adequacy of existing internal controls through the review of written procedures, process walk‑throughs, and documentation testing.
• Summarize observations and work with business leaders to develop practical and meaningful action items.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports that accurately summarize the most significant results and potential impacts to the organization.
• Uphold Ethical Standards:
  Adhere strictly to Saltchuk’s Code of Ethics and The IIA’s Code of Ethics principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency, in all aspects of audit work.
• Travel up to 30% to operations in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, California, PNW, or the Caribbean.

• 2+ years’ experience with a public accounting firm, internal audit department, or similar corporate role.
• Computer operation skills: advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills, knowledge of Windows environment.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, planning/organizing, decision‑making, and follow‑through.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and produce an accurate and organized work product.
• Ability to utilize existing procedures and suggest process improvements.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and under deadline pressure, ability to set priorities and schedule work, willingness to accept new responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills are necessary to build relationships across our…