Staff Auditor

Responsibilities

The Staff Auditor is an opportunity for a curious, detail-oriented professional who wants to build a strong foundation in internal audit, controls, risk management, and business process improvement within a global manufacturing organization.

This role supports global financial and Sarbanes-Oxley audit activities while gaining exposure to business leaders, corporate functions, and operations across the company.

In this role, you will perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, analyze data, document results, and help translate findings into practical recommendations that strengthen Avient's control environment and support continuous improvement.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to operational and risk-based audits, advisory projects, due diligence activities, and data analytics initiatives that provide meaningful insights to the business.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning how businesses operate, working collaboratively across functions, and developing technical audit skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.Qualifications

Education and Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related business field required.


* 1+ years of accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, data analytics, or related experience preferred; relevant internship, co-op, or project experience will be considered.


* Experience with internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial controls, public accounting, or manufacturing environments preferred.


* Exposure to global business processes, financial reporting, business process controls, or enterprise systems preferred.


* One or more professional certifications or progress toward certification preferred, including CPA, CIA, CFE, or CMA.

Additional Qualifications


* Strong interest in internal audit, risk management, financial controls, business process improvement, and data-driven problem solving.


* Foundational understanding of financial business processes, accounting principles, internal controls, and control documentation.


* Ability to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information objectively, and connect details to broader business risks and opportunities.


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with financial, operational, and process data; experience with data analytics tools preferred.


* Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems preferred.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences.


* Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


* Collaborative, customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions, geographies, and levels...