Job Description

Job Description

SOX Auditor (No to C2Cs or margin sharing)

Location: Bellevue, WA (100% onsite)

Contract: Through end of December/ January, with potential for extension and or conversion

Start Date: ASAP

Pay/Rate Range: $40-46/hr on W2 only

Openings: 2

Job Summary

Our client is seeking two Staff SOX Auditors to support their SOX compliance and internal controls activities. This role will focus heavily on hands-on SOX 404 testing, remediation testing, financial controls, and collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on SOX testing experience, along with a solid accounting or financial reporting background. Big Four public accounting and/or internal audit experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

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• Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance procedures across designated locations, entities, and business divisions under the guidance of the SOX Manager.
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• Perform hands-on testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and evaluation of results.
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• Support SOX methodology, reporting, and annual compliance activities.
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• Participate in SOX scoping, planning, and scheduling activities to ensure timely completion of annual compliance requirements.
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• Prepare and maintain accurate SOX testing documentation and audit workpapers.
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• Identify, document, and communicate control exceptions and potential deficiencies.
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• Perform remediation testing to validate that identified control issues have been appropriately addressed.
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• Serve as a point of contact for questions and requests from external auditors, providing supporting documentation and responding to follow-up inquiries.
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• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team and participate in internal audit activities as needed.
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• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other business stakeholders.
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• Support Accounting and Financial Reporting business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
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• Assist with special projects and other initiatives that improve business processes and add value to the organization.
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Required Qualifications

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• 3+ years of relevant audit, accounting, internal controls, or SOX experience.
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• At least 2 years of hands-on SOX testing experience is required.
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• Solid accounting and/or financial reporting background.
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• Hands-on experience with SOX 404 / ICFR, internal controls, and control testing.
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• Experience preparing audit documentation and workpapers.
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• Experience with remediation testing and evaluating control exceptions.
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• Working knowledge of SEC rules, financial reporting requirements, and internal accounting control procedures.
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• Experience with an audit management system or SOX compliance platform.
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels, including Finance and Accounting leadership.
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• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Big Four public accounting experience (EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG).
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• Internal audit experience.
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• Experience supporting SOX compliance within a publicly traded company.
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• CPA or relevant accounting/audit certification is a plus.
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