Senior Auditor

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.

Salary: $86,569.60 - $139,380.80 (Typically, candidates are hired at a salary between the minimum and the midpoint ($112,975.20) 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

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

• Bachelor’s 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 driver's 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.