Senior Auditor

About Grainger

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members, and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details

The Senior Auditor position provides a great opportunity for candidates to learn the inner workings of a $15B Fortune 300 organization while setting themselves up for great promotional opportunities either within Audit, Finance, Accounting, Privacy or a variety of other areas. As a Senior Auditor you will report to a Manager of Audit focusing efforts on operational, compliance and financial audits working in collaboration with leaders to ensure we are operating within compliance and driving enhancements and efficiencies where opportunities exist.  The position is Hybrid requiring 50% of time onsite at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

You Will

• Lead the completion of financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Prepare audit documentation including scope documents, flow charts, narratives, risk control matrices, test results and audit reports.
• Prepare project risk assessments to identify risks and related controls.
• Develop and execute detailed test steps and audit programs in an agile working environment and by using data analytics, when applicable.
• Create and complete audit evidence and documentation in a manner consistent with department standards and to support conclusions reached.
• Conduct periodic closing meetings and communicate findings to our business partners up to a VP level.
• Prepare and communicate comprehensive written reports directly with business partners.
• Complete assigned audit projects and ensure milestones are achieved within budget.
• Provide guidance and training to staff auditors.

• Lead or participate in department continuous improvement projects.

You Have

• 3 plus years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related degree
• Intellectual curiosity: strong ability to want to learn and solve complex problems and suggest/implement process improvements with a collaborative and optimistic attitude.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and other relevant tools is a plus (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL).

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

DEI Statement

Grainger is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes offering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during interviews, please let us know and we will provide the appropriate assistance.