Senior Auditor

Moses Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SENIOR AUDITOR

Work Authorization: US citizenship is required with no exceptions

Job Location: Hybrid in central area of Washington state candidates must be local or able to relocate within commuting distance.

Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office per week

Salary: $86569.60 - $139380.80 (Typically candidates are hired at a salary between the minimum and the midpoint ($112975.20) of the range).

Position Summary

Under general direction of the Senior Manager of Internal Audit this position conducts operational and compliance audits across the utility company to identify risks and control deficiencies that may impact the integrity of reported information and the achievement of business objectives. This role will perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine accounting and auditing functions in accordance with standard auditing procedures. Additionally this position performs the duties of the Manager in his/her absence.

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Perform and assist with internal assurance and consulting audits in accordance with the Definition of Audit the Audit Code of Ethics and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF Red Book) Standards the Audit Charter and internal policy.
Assist the Audit Department during planning development of scopes identification of site visits etc.
Identify financial operational routine and non-routine risks as well as the mitigating controls relating to the risks.
Lead and assist in performance of audit field work necessary for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls efficiency of operations compliance with Utility policies and procedures and State laws/regulations. Communicate identified deficiencies root cause and recommendations for remediation with audit customers as well as quantify the potential financial impact if applicable.
Leverage overall business knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies.
Assist employees and supervisors with questions and/or corrections regarding current utility policies.
Ensure that payments are made in accordance with applicable laws regulations and policies that apply.
Authorize and issue approved warrants prior to action by the Commission.
May operate a company vehicle

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience License and/or Certification)

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with major in accounting finance business human resources or related field or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Five (5) years of experience in audit related work.
A valid drivers license with no driving restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience License and/or Certification)

Prior utility and supervisory experience.
CPA CIA CFE or other relevant certification.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of -Washington State laws and regulations related to Municipal Corporations and Public Utility payroll processing
Knowledge of basic auditing procedures including the International Professional Practices Framework and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards; Knowledge of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan perform and report on the evaluation of various business processes / areas / functions.

SENIOR AUDITORWork Authorization: US citizenship is required with no exceptionsJob Location: Hybrid in central area of Washington state candidates must be local or able to relocate within commuting distance. Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office per weekSalary: $86569.60 - $139380.80 (Typically candidates...