Staff Auditor

Position Overview

Step into the New Year with a new and rewarding opportunity at Hendrick Automotive Group! The nation's largest privately held automotive group, #1 in the U.S. in terms of online reputation for five straight years!

Location: 6000 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Auditor to join our Audit team. The Staff Auditor will be responsible for evaluating the financial information generated by the dealerships to ensure that it is accurate and presented in a manner consistent with Hendrick Automotive Group (HAG) policy and Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that an acceptable level of internal control exists
• Verify that Company assets are being adequately safeguarded
• Identify any potential off-balance sheet liabilities to minimize the risk they represent to the store and to HAG
• Ensure that the store is in compliance with all applicable external regulations and HAG policies
• Ensure that the store's operations are safely and prudently maximizing the return on investment for HAG
• Determine if deviations and deficiencies discovered in previous internal reviews have been corrected by management
• Report to the General Manager and the HAG Executive Management any findings from each audit that contradict the objectives outlined above
• Travel extensively to all HAG dealerships to perform unannounced internal audits
• Gather the information necessary to complete standardized work papers to analyze various balance sheet and operational issues
• Apply adequate tests to ensure an acceptable level of internal control exists within each department
• Prepare and post any journal entries needed to correct the store's accounting records
• Participate in a closing conference with the General Manager and Senior Accounting Manager summarizing the findings after fieldwork is completed
• Prepare a formal written report addressing all issues discussed in the closing conference for distribution to the General Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, applicable members of HAG Executive Management, and external auditors
• Follow Safeguards rules and regulations
• Demonstrate the Company's Core Values
• Comply with Company policies and procedures
• Observe all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver License
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience Required: 1-3 years of auditing experience (internal audit, public accounting, or related field)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Paid Medical- NO COST Employee Healthcare and Prescription Plan
• Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Pay
• NO COST Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Rewarding performance based pay plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Largest privately owned auto group in the country, GREAT career growth potential
• Employee Discounts
• Clean state-of-the art facilities
• Back-to-back winner of Automotive News's Best Dealerships to Work For Award
• Team approach with a focus on Doing Business the Right Way