Audit and Compliance Specialist

Overview

This position involves performing specialized field work for Cash-In-Transit (CIT), Financial Institution, Pawnbroker, Check Casher, and other related programs, under the direct supervision of the Director of Compliance & Audit Operations.

• Travel: average 75%, up to 90% (some travel may be international). Some travel is required on weekends.
• Location: Remote within the Midwest/Western US.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary project types:
  • Cash Vault Audits: count and reconcile currency and coin.
  • Risk Assessments / Compliance Surveys: evaluate operations and facility controls related to security practices, including physical security inspections.
  • Street Inspections: conduct covert observation of vehicles and crews while performing street operations.
• Maintain appropriate communication with program and department heads, field personnel, and clients; support programs and departments through effective working relationships.
• Review and analyze field reports and supporting documentation to ensure reports are coherent, factual, thorough, and accurate.
• Monitor and review daily activity for performance and timeliness, and ensure field work is completed in accordance with L&A and client standards.
• Provide clients with status updates regarding audits and reviews, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain records critical to client and auditor performance.
• Provide status updates to multiple customers.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to project needs while ensuring strict confidentiality of all information without continued oversight.
• Compile and distribute confirmations and SSAE reports.
• Perform ad-hoc functions as needed to support L&A goals.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to job duties and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills with excellent written and oral communication.
• Detail oriented; strong accuracy and quality of work.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and clients at once and effectively prioritize tasks while ensuring strict confidentiality without continued oversight.
• Ability to work flexible hours (days/evenings/weekends) if required.
• Determination to overcome obstacles with a positive “can do” approach.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced learning environment; willing to self-study and pursue continued education in CIT and security practices.
• In an Auditor role, must be willing to travel a minimum of 75% and up to 90%.
• Ability to book and coordinate travel to each location.
• Physical: job requires frequent kneeling and lifting up to and including 40 lbs.

Education & Experience

Education

• Minimum: Associate’s degree in a related field
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience

• Previous experience in roles requiring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and detail orientation.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annual, dependent upon experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k with match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Full Voluntary benefits package including pet insurance, long-term care insurance, identity protection, an employee discount program, and other benefits

Physical Requirements

• Walking: moving on foot to accomplish tasks, including long distances and between work sites.
• Talking: exchange ideas by spoken word; convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and quickly.
• Hearing: perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Repetitive motion: substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity: prepare and analyze data and figures; view a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection.
• Subject to environmental conditions for activities occurring inside and outside.
• Kneeling and lifting: frequently kneel and lift up to and including 40 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Employment Conditions

Employment is at will. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.