Project Specialist

Overview

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About PRGX: Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PRGX Global, Inc. is the world\’s leading provider of recovery audit services. We are innovating, discovering and delivering hidden profits to our clients by mining data for key financial insights. The Company operates and serves clients in more than 30 countries with over 1,400 employees, and provides its services to over 75% of the top 20 global retailers.

This position is responsible for the conduct of large supplier contract compliance audits on behalf of our Global Account Base. You will work from your home office with ready access to a major airport for occasional visits to client or supplier’s offices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large supplier contract compliance audits for Global Account Base.
• Leverage accounting, audit, and data mining skills to analyze financial data and assess internal controls.
• Identify breakdowns and opportunities, and define practical recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate findings effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Travel up to 30-40% as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Audit experience required; recent Operational and/or Financial Audit experience in a commercial environment is a plus.
• Internal Audit and/or Supplier Contract Compliance Audit experience a significant plus.
• Strong data skills; intermediate to advanced Excel and/or Access for manipulating large data sets.
• Understanding of operational processes and internal controls; ability to define improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (cost accounting, allocations, overhead, manufacturing costs, general ledger, financial statements).
• Experience with purchasing and accounts payable systems desirable.
• Financial business acumen with exposure to payroll, insurance, benefits, internal controls, and contract language.
• Excellent oral, aural and written communication; experience in business report writing.
• Procurement and/or contracts experience a plus; foreign language or international work experience a strong plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to customer service and exceeding client expectations.
• Self-motivated with ability to train, motivate and manage less experienced auditors.
• Team player with focus on optimizing group effectiveness.
• Professional in interactions with clients and vendors, even in sensitive environments.
• Excellent communicator; able to interact with senior level client management.
• Innovative problem-solver who uses technology to increase productivity.
• Willingness to travel as required (up to 30-40%).

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; move; lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

The Company does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, national origin, genetic information, religious beliefs, gender, age, marital status, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other protected classifications, activities, or conditions as required by federal, state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

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