Staff IT Auditor I.

Staff Auditor I (IT)

Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Department: Internal Audit

Work Model: Hybrid

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Position Summary

Staff Auditor I is an entry-level position responsible for performing basic audit testing and fieldwork across both information technology (IT) and operational processes under the direct supervision of Senior Auditors and the Internal Audit Manager. This role develops a foundational understanding of the organization’s audit methodology, internal controls, technology systems, operational workflows, and risk management processes. The auditor evaluates how business processes and underlying technology controls intersect to support compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of operational and compliance audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, focusing on testing controls, evaluation of deficiencies and development of remediation plans.
• Document financial process, perform test of controls, ensure documentation is up to date for scoping, testing, and remediation.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports, and presentations for management
• Participate in process walkthroughs with business stakeholders to understand current
• workflows and control environments to identify process improvements and potential financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Identify basic control deficiencies or process inefficiencies and communicate findings to the lead auditor or recommend improvements to controls.
• Maintain a commitment to continuous learning by staying updated on internal auditing standards (IIA) and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems (MIS), Finance, Business Administration, or Computer Science/IT or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships in internal audit, public accounting, IT audit, or business operations are highly preferred).
• Certifications: Willingness to pursue professional certifications (CPA, CIA, or CISA) or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word), and excellent written and verbal communication.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Physical Demands: Required to sit for lengthy periods of time. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus