Internal Auditor jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Summit State Bank is a Community Bank whose core values are based on making a positive impact on our employees, customers and community. We are an award-winning bank with consistently strong financials, and we are growing.  Our employees are important to us, we provide rewarding career paths with competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you want to work for a Community Bank that values you and your contributions, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for an Internal Accounting Auditor to join our team. This is a full-time, in-office position that plays a key role in managing the Bank’s) internal audit process. This position is responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, monitoring, testing, and documentation of all SOX key controls for the Bank as well as processes for remediations.  This position reports directly to the AVP/Accounting Manager and requires the ability to work directly with external auditors, process owners, management at the Bank and may occasionally attend or speak at Board or Audit Committee meetings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform annual SOX planning, risk assessment, walkthroughs, coordination, and testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor, analyze, test, and document the effectiveness of internal risk mitigation controls using relevant software.
• Identify, document, and report on all control deficiencies, including tracking and reporting on the remediation of those deficiencies.
• Collaborate with process owners and management to identify controls related to new initiatives, system implementations and updates, and various other projects.
• Partner with external auditors to coordinate walkthroughs, schedule timing of testing, answer questions and provide direct assistance for any SOX-related inquiry.
• Develop an annual audit plan with input from external auditors, process owners and management.
• Identify, evaluate, document, and communicate risks and control improvements related to the Bank’s operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in internal controls to avoid potential risks.
• Develop key risk and control indicators to identify and manage operational risks effectively.
• Stay current on accounting, finance and emerging audit trends and best practices.

The strong candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance or Accounting, have general knowledge of banking and a passion for operational risk management with 2 or more years of relevant experience.  Candidates must also exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with thoroughness and attention to detail is highly desired, with strong written and verbal communication and superior customer service.

Summit State Bank offers a generous benefits package that supports employee needs. Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic and Acupuncture, a monthly Wellness stipend, FSA, Life, AD&D & LTD coverage, employer HSA contributions of up to $4,000 annually, 401(k) with employer-matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible compensation, tuition reimbursement, wellness resources, internal mentorship programs and paid volunteer time off. All full-time positions are eligible for a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation time off annually. 

All applicants should apply on our website: https://www.summitstatebank.com/careers.php.

Summit State Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.