Sr. Associate, Internal Audit; Internal Audit Department

EXTERNAL WEBSITE POSTING Sr. Associate, Internal Audit (Internal Audit Department)

SMB Shared Services, Inc., 21000 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling, VA 20166

Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

• Support the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, assessing risks, and assisting in the development of internal controls.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audit procedures for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Document audit work papers and findings in a clear and concise manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive audit programs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Participate in discussions with auditees to gather information, clarify audit observations, and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
• Hybrid work permitted up to 3 days per week within a reasonable commuting distance of Sterling, Virginia.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study and three (3) years of experience as a Staff/Assistant - Senior Associate, Staff Accountant, or related role where required experience was gained.
• 3 years of experience in Internal audits or external audits;
• Internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards such as those provided by the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF);
• Relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards such as U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related standards (i.e., ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory reporting requirements; and
• Audit software such as Workiva, Audit Board and Team Mate.

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• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, floating holidays and 12 federal holidays observed
• Support for financial‑well‑being and retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short‑term/long‑term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on‑site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), health advocacy services and wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal‑opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756‑2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.