Auditor - Senior Auditor (Depending on Experience)

Grant PUD • Ephrata, WA

5d • $64,730 - $139,381 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Auditor I: 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.
• One (1) year of audit-related, accounting, compliance, or analytical experience supporting audit, risk or control activities.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Auditor II: 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.
• Three (3) years of experience in audit related work including planning, conducting and reporting of formal audit processes.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Senior Auditor: 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 progressively responsible audit experience including planning, conducting and reporting on formal audit processes.
• Ability to be bonded.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 PUD’s 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.

Benefits

• This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
• Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level