Auditor (Internal Audit)

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • City of White Plains, NY

1d • $82,000 - $102,000

About The Position

The Auditor is part of the Internal Audit team at the New York Power Authority and helps the organization achieve its strategic objectives. The role partners with stakeholders across the organization to conduct audits, assessments, and advisory engagements that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. The position offers exposure to operational, financial, compliance, and strategic initiatives while supporting continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness.

The Auditor helps prepare and present audit observations and recommendations to management, evaluates financial, operational, and compliance controls, and supports adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements. The role also monitors remediation of audit findings through closure, confirming effective risk mitigation and supporting accountability and excellence.

Requirements

• Knowledge of COSO, GAAP, FERC, FASB, and IIA standards, and a basic understanding of IT general controls.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage time and deadlines, and execute assignments on large, complex audits.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to acquire, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to identify potential audit observations and develop practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of audit or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities that provide independent, objective assurance and consulting intended to add value and improve organizational operations.
• Evaluate key risks and internal controls; develop and/or review audit programs and risk and control matrices; benchmark financial and operational processes and controls; and participate in annual risk assessment activities.
• Perform testing procedures, including detailed tests of controls, sampling and confidence levels, analytical procedures, and Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs), to address identified risks.
• Identify and document audit observations, root causes, risks or exposures, and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables and document audit work and results through work papers, narratives, and flow charts for audit areas in scope.
• Collaborate with clients and the internal audit team, participate in client discussions and meetings, and identify client concerns.
• Stay current on business and utility industry trends and NYPA-related strategic initiatives, and share relevant information with the team.
• Assist in preparing and presenting audit observations and recommendations to management.
• Monitor remediation of audit findings through closure and confirm effective risk mitigation.

What This Job Offers

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