Associate Auditor - Danbury, CT

Position Summary:

Perform comprehensive financial and operational audits of Company Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate components under the guidance of the Senior Director - Internal Audit, or Internal Audit Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan or assist in planning the scope of the internal audit to be performed in accordance with the internal audit program.
• Obtain and review all necessary financial and operational data in preparation for the audit.
• Assist in analysis and appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's system of internal control in accordance with Sarbanes - Oxley requirements.
• Review compliance to policies and procedures, reconcile general ledger accounts, perform tests of transactions in accordance with the audit program.
• Utilize the OpsAudit system to conduct audits and upload documentation when complete.
• Conduct retail inventory cycle observations on behalf of our external auditors.
• Assist in the exit interview presentation at the conclusion of the audit and discuss findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action with audit clients.
• Assist in the preparation of the written formal Internal Audit Report to management.
• Make recommendations for changes to Internal Audit Programs and OpsAudit Procedures.
• Undertake other general duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Certification as CIA or CPA, a plus or in process.
• Strong skills in audit techniques, practices, and theory with ability to apply these skills to all phases of process.
• Must be versed in Internal Control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and understand computerized accounting systems.

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally (i.e. Canada, Mexico, and Honduras) as needed.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.