Accountant - QA of ICFR Controls

Accountant - QA of ICFR Controls

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Onsite Flexibility: Remote (working within East Coast hours)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00–$60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role provides seasonal support for aSOX Project within a leading financial institution, working on a small, collaborative team of three professionals. The primary function is to performQA of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing Team's work. A QA internal controls role involves auditing systems and processes for compliance with regulations, policies, and quality standards. Key responsibilities include conducting internal audits, analyzing data to identify risks and control deficiencies, documenting findings, reporting to management, and recommending corrective actions. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of quality management systems (like ISO 9001 or SOX), and the ability to collaborate with other departments to improve and maintain control effectiveness. Performance will be measured on timeliness and quality of review, with approximately 3 hours per week spent in meetings and all interactions being internal.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QA of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing Team's work
• Conduct internal audits of systems and processes for compliance with regulations, policies, and quality standards
• Analyze data to identify risks and control deficiencies
• Document findings and report to management
• Recommend corrective actions to improve and maintain control effectiveness
• Collaborate with other departments to improve internal control processes

Required Skills

• ICFR / SOX experience – minimum 2 years
• IT and/or Business Process audit experience – minimum 7 years
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player – ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential data

Preferred Skills

• Management or leadership experience
• Previous banking experience

Education Requirements

• Degree/level of education not required; ideally CA, CPA, or similar designation, CIA, or CISA

Required Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience
• Ideal candidate will have experience in leading audits (either from an IT or Business Process perspective), with a deep understanding of specialist auditing and integration of cross-functional processes to undertake and complete a variety of projects and initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of business processes and operations, risk, change and project methodologies, organizational practices, and business transformation

Important Notes

• Interview Process: 1 round virtual interview with direct manager or another senior manager, 45 minutes – 1 hour, virtual
• Extension possible: No
• Conversion to permanent: No
• Training period will be provided
• Contractor will not have access to any customer data

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is one of North America's largestfinancial institutions — the sixth-largest bank on the continent by branches — serving approximately 22 million customers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the organization operates a full-service financial platform spanning personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and payment solutions, delivered through a team of over 85,000 employees worldwide. Teams here span retail banking advisors, commercial lenders, wealth management professionals, risk analysts, and technology specialists, all working within a culture described as respectful, team-oriented, and built around recognizing the unique contributions of every individual. The Bank U.S. has earned Great Place to Work Certification for ten consecutive years, reflecting a sustained, demonstrable commitment to the employee experience.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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