Job: Contract Compliance Auditor - Minneapolis, MN

Job Overview Company:Connolly Ref ID:978

Job Description: Contract Compliance Auditor Minneapolis, MN Job Purpose The critical function of an Associate Investigative Auditor in our Retail Contract Compliance team is to audit billings from our clients’ suppliers in order to identify and quantify areas of financial non-compliance with contract terms. The work requires assessment of transaction data in relation to relevant contract provisions, and investigation of apparent areas of non-compliance with contract provisions.  Verified instances of financial non-compliance often result in cost recoveries for our clients, as well as future savings from root cause identification and process improvement recommendations. Key Responsibilities • You will be responsible to collect and analyze data and documents received from our clients and their suppliers in order to assess supplier compliance with contractual provisions. • You will communicate the results of your analysis clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal forms, to internal, supplier and client personnel. • You will work independently, often balancing work activities between multiple audit engagements, ensuring each project continues to progress toward timely completion. Required Skills • Solid analytical skills with ability to research issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions • Strong aptitude and interest in data analysis and data mining • Outstanding written and oral communication skills • Proven time management skills, with ability to plan tasks and self-manage work to completion • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required, proficiency with Microsoft Access a big plus • Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles • Developing knowledge of auditing, statistical analysis and forensic investigative techniques Required Education and Experience • Must have Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, with preferred concentration studies in one or more of the following--Accounting, Finance, Information Systems • Must have one to four years of experience working in accounting, auditing and/or data mining positions, or equivalent combination of education of experience. • Additional education and certifications including Master of Accountancy, CPA, CFE, CIA, CFF, CISA strongly preferred. • Forensic accounting, advanced excel modeling (conditional formulas, lookups, pivot tables, arrays, and VBA programming), and data mining experience are also highly desirable. Other Requirements Our Investigative Auditing team works primarily from their homes, with some travel to our clients’ supplier facilities for execution of audit fieldwork activities.  Travel requirements are typically less than 25%.  Critical Success Factors Business Knowledge/Intelligence Drives for Results and Growth Teamwork/Leadership Customer Focus Identifies and Develops Talent Resourcefulness and Flexibility Individual Effectiveness Problem Solving Performance Learns Continuously       *CB-G*   About Connolly Connolly Healthcare's most important resource is experienced, committed, and creative employees. Connolly Healthcare offers careers with plenty of challenge and opportunity, in a rewarding atmosphere. If you have a proven track record of accomplishment, commitment, and passion for success then Connolly Healthcare is the right choice for you. For more information about Connolly Healthcare, visit our website at www.connollyhealthcare.com.  Connolly is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer  Report this job  or