Franchise Auditor Position Available In Sumner, Tennessee

Franchise Auditor

Department:

Audit 3

Location:

Gallatin, TN
What we offer
Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options
401(k) with company match
Company profit sharing plan
Generous paid time-off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid mental health benefit through Headspace
2 free on-site fitness rooms
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Personal and professional development program
Job Summary
The Franchise Auditor performs audits of franchise owners from start to finish, from selection of Franchises audited to issuance of audit reports and collection of audit findings. In addition to performing audits of franchises, this position is responsible for reviewing other businesses owned by SERVPRO® franchise owners and personal accounts of SERVPRO® owners. The audits are performed primarily in order to determine if franchises are properly reporting and paying royalties. Auditors will provide recommendations to franchises regarding office procedures and bookkeeping.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Review of Franchises to select and schedule audits of those Franchises determined to be at higher risk of incorrectly reporting sales.
Complete in-house, resale, and voluntary audits in a timely basis.
Review of accounting records, including financial statements, bank statements, and tax returns to determine if transactions are properly recorded.
Collect materials needed to complete audits and collection of audit monies due.
Correspond with Franchises and their office staffs and accountants regarding:
Audit notifications
Information needed to complete audits.
Teaching proper posting of transactions.
Issuance of audit reports.
Collection of monies due.
Verbal and written communication with Franchises, Distributors, other Corporate Departments, including our Legal, Credit, and Accounting Departments, and other parties including Executive Management, as needed during audits.
Additional Responsibilities
Preparation of status reports detailing audits and preparation of various other reports.
Participation in special projects.
Required Qualifications
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
Must be able to interact verbally (sometimes in difficult situations) with Franchise owners, franchise office staff, and franchise accountants as well as various Corporate staff.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and QuickBooks.
Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task. Several audits are in process at any given time.
Must have initiative and perseverance. Must be able to confront and deal with auditees in difficult situations regarding unreported sales.
Education
Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field required.
Working Conditions
Standard working hours; based on a 40-hour work week.
Additional working hours required as needed to complete assignments and projects on schedule.
About SERVPRO
For more than 50 years, SERVPRO® has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, mold mitigation, construction, biohazard and pathogen remediation throughout the United States and Canada. Our 2,200+ individually owned and operated franchises are supported by our dedicated headquarters team. We strive to cultivate a professional community that respects and celebrates the things that make us unique, the things we share, and the collaborative spirit we bring to the work we pursue together.
SERVPRO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.