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We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Associate in Jackson Hewitt’s Business Integrity department based in our Jersey City, NJ corporate office! Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Integrity, this position will primarily support financial, operational, and compliance audits, investigations and other reviews within Jackson Hewitt’s Franchise business segment and Company-Owned Operations (COO) and facilitate action items resulting from these efforts. The Audit Associate will assist with developing and maintaining standard operating policies and procedures designed to support a culture of consistency, repeatability and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do here:

• Work closely with the Business Integrity team and other internal stakeholders on developing and executing the Annual Audit Plan, reporting on audit results, and tracking the implementation of any follow-up actions and risk mitigation activities;
• Assist with all aspects of the Audit process, including audit planning, audit fieldwork, and audit wrap-up procedures;
• Perform audit risk assessments, including data analytics and process walkthroughs/interviews with key stakeholders to identify audit risks;
• Independently conduct Franchise audit engagements to ensure Franchisees are complying with revenue reporting, operational compliance, and brand integrity requirements and standards established in the Franchise Agreement, Accounting Procedures Manual, Tax Compliance Manual, and Operating Manual;
• Collaborate and interact with relevant business contacts (i.e., Franchisees, Franchise and COO Commercial stakeholders, Accounting and Finance, Legal and Compliance, etc.) to remediate significant audit findings and observations;
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and special projects for the Company, as needed.

Skills you’ll bring for success:

• A bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance is required
• A master’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance, CPA certification, or CIA certification is a plus;
• Two or more years of experience at a Public Accounting firm (e.g., external audit) and/or in an Internal Audit, Risk, or Compliance department is required;
• Experience working in the Tax Preparation and/or Retail industry is a plus;
• Experience working with a complex, franchise-based organization is a plus;
• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and standards is required;
• Strong technical skills in auditing and accounting is required;
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, analytical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills is required;
• Expertise in technical business tools, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the ability to learn new business process software applications is required;
• Experience with driving and influencing change and process enhancements within business operations is required;
• Willingness and desire to be a true business partner by collaborating with key business stakeholders to add value across the organization is required;
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment across all levels of the business is required;
• Experience working in a fast-paced and high-performing environment and the ability to adjust, adapt, and respond to dynamic or changing business conditions is required;
• Ability to travel domestically at least 10% a year is required.

What you’ll get if you join us:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
• Fidelity 401k + Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Supplemental, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Commuter
• Wellness activities throughout the year
• Parental Leave, Elder Care Leave, Volunteer Time Off
• Education Assistance (Reimbursement) Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Company Celebrations, Appreciation Events, and Team Building
• Business casual dress with jeans daily
• Innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment
• Ample opportunity to develop core and new skillsets and have a stake in your own success
• Freedom to create your best work and make a visible impact on the organization

We appreciate your interest in Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Jackson Hewitt Tax Service’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.


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