Internal Audit Analyst - Hartford, CT

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we're the experts!

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say "parking is our industry but people are our passion." Our mission is to "create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients". If you're looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best - contact us today!

The Spirit of the Position:

LAZ's continued growth has created an opportunity in the Accounting department for a Internal Audit Analyst to join our professional team. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of quality, controls and compliance and will provide structure and processes to further strengthen the overall control environment across all areas in Finance and Accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overseeing of the Quality Control program within the Accounting department to mitigate risks and provide assurance of accuracy of financial reporting both for internal and external stakeholders.

• Define and refine accounting policies to support the control environment structure, including but not limited to, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Manual Journal Entries, Cash Controls, and other accounting policies as needed.

• Create a process for review of Client Reports (P&L and Balance Sheets) to ensure accuracy of information and the ability to identify themes and training opportunities

• Assist with the development of SOPs within the Corporate Accounting department for month end and year-end close

• Review and assist with any terminated locations and ownership changes

• Identify potential exceptions and appropriate remediation measures

• Identify any potential risks, including negative [equity] balances without AR

• Assist with monthly and quarterly managed risk assessment

• Assist in tracking and documenting Quality KPIs and management reporting

• Review of accounting requirements from new / prospective contracts

• Promote a framework for adoption, monitoring and ongoing accountability in all control areas.

• Ad-hoc projects and related assignments as needed.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Skills:

• Strong, effective, and professional communication skills are required.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, be a self-starter, and effectively interface with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent computer skills, including high and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe.

• Expert skills covering internal control documentation, process narratives, process flows, risk assessments, and related areas.

• Strong independent problem solving, project management, and analytical skills in finance, accounting, or audited related areas.

• Knowledge of accounting systems and internal controls.

• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership.

• Highly developed analytical skills and ability to think strategically.

• Proven ability to prioritize activities and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Possess energy and passion for your work and a genuine interest in accounting.

• Fast learner, ability to prioritize, highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn and connect throughout the organization.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting or a related field.

• Strong proficiency and solid hands-on project management experience in the finance, accounting, or auditing areas.

• Detailed understanding of and experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including internal control scoping, documentation, testing and remediating control deficiencies.

• Strong experience in compliance management and accounting controls including development and oversight of processes and procedures.

• Experience developing KPIs and metrics for performance management.

• Experience with multi-departmental interactions (Operations, HR, etc.)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions. FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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