Auditor Senior Auditor (Depending on Experience)

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Salary:

Auditor I: $64729.60to$99694.40

Auditor II: $72737.60to$112028.80

Senior Auditor: $86569.60 to $139380.80

Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()

Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.

Position Summary

The Internal Audit function provides independent assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance risk management and internal control processes across the Utility. This position supports the organization by conducting operational and compliance audits identifying risks and control deficiencies and recommending improvements that support regulatory compliance operational efficiency and achievement of business objectives.

The role performs audit planning fieldwork analysis and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) the Audit Charter and internal policies. The position collaborates with management and stakeholders across the organization to ensure audit results are clearly communicated and aligned with organizational priorities.

Depending on qualifications and experience incumbents may be hired at the Auditor I Auditor II or Senior Auditor level.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Auditor I:

• Perform and assist with all phases of assigned lower-risk internal assurance and advisory audit activities to management including planning fieldwork and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF Red Book) Standards the Audit Charter and internal policies.
• Assist in identifying and documenting risk and controls that address governance risk and control processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the process.
• Draft observations and recommendations for review and enhance District operations.
• Prepare draft reports and workpapers and present results to management.
• Assist the Audit Department during planning development of scopes and identification of site visits.
• 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.
• Assist with review of District expenditures in accordance with RCW 42.24.080 including compliance with State laws and District policies procedures and processes.
• Assist in ensuring payments are made in accordance with applicable laws regulations and policies.

Auditor II:

• Perform and lead independently assigned phases of moderately complex risk based internal assurance and advisory services to management including planning fieldwork and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF Red Book) Standards the Audit Charter and internal policies.
• Assess a broad spectrum of risk areas including strategic operational compliance fraud financial general IT etc. to develop audit objectives audit programs and the appropriate scope and procedures within assigned audits.
• Exercise professional judgement in identifying control weaknesses root causes and audit recommendations related to moderately complex audit issues.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare audit workpapers and reports and present audit results to management with review by the Senior Auditor or Senior Manager.
• Support complex or enterprise-level audits under the direction of Senior Auditor or Senior Manager
• Resolve routine audit issues independently and escalate complex sensitive or high-risk matters to Senior Auditor or Senior Manager.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to Auditor I staff as assigned.
• Leverage prior audit and business knowledge to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist employees and supervisors with questions and/or corrections regarding current utility policies.
• Review and approve District expenditures in accordance with RCW 42.24.080 which can include compliance with applicable state laws and District policies procedures and processes.

Senior Auditor:

• Leads and perform complex risk based internal assurance and advisory services to management including planning fieldwork and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF Red Book) Standards the Audit Charter and internal policies.
• Assess a broad spectrum of risk areas including strategic operational compliance fraud financial general IT etc. to develop audit objectives audit programs and the appropriate scope and procedures.
• Determines appropriate audit approach and resolves complex audit risk and control issues.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Develops communicates monitors implementation of value-added recommendations that improve and enhance District operations.
• Prepare audit reports and presents results to management with minimal oversight.
• Provides technical guidance coaching and workpaper review for Auditor I and Auditor II positions.
• 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.
• Review and approve District expenditures in accordance with RCW 42.24.080 including compliance with applicable state laws and District policies procedures and processes.
• Collaborate with District staff to provide input and review on new or revised policies and procedures and monitors compliance.

General (Applies to All Levels):

• Assist in ensuring payments are made in accordance with applicable laws regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values and strategic plan the Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• In this position if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures;
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

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

Auditor I:

• 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.
• One (1) year of audit-related accounting compliance or analytical experience supporting audit risk or control activities.
• Ability to be bonded.

Auditor II:

• 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.
• Three (3) years of experience in audit related work including planning conducting and reporting of formal audit processes.
• Ability to be bonded.

Senior Auditor:

• 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 progressively responsible audit experience including planning conducting and reporting on formal audit processes.
• Ability to be bonded.

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

Auditor I:

• Internship or entry-level experience in internal audit external audits accounting or compliance.
• Exposure to public sector utility or regulated environments.
• CPA CIA CFE CGAP or other relevant certification.

Auditor II:

• CPA CIA CFE CGAP or other relevant certification.
• Experience conducting audits in public sector utility or regulated environment.

Senior Auditor:

• Prior utility and supervisory experience.
• CPA CIA CFE CGAP or other relevant certification.
• Experience leading complex or enterprise-wide audits.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of internal audit principles risk management concepts and internal control frameworks applicable to operational and compliance audits.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify risks control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to apply appropriate professional judgment when evaluating information and developing audit conclusions and recommendations.
• Skill in preparing clear accurate and well-organized audit documentation workpapers and reports.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to convey audit objectives issues and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with audit team members and business partners while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with standard office and audit-related software tools used for documentation analysis and reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: âYes âNo
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: â8 hours â9 hours â10 hours â12 hours

*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.

Required Experience:

Senior IC