Internal Audit Specialist

Energy Trust of Oregon•Portland, OR

4h•$70,200 - $103,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring financial compliance and playing an important role in financial operations ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with laws and regulations. Primary duties include performing internal compliance audits in accordance with approved procedures and programs, reviewing and analyzing financial transactions, preparing, analyzing and interpreting reports and records, and participating in process improvement projects. This candidate will need to have a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be extremely detail oriented. The candidate will need to work independently, as well as work closely with others within the Finance team – and cross-collaboratively within the organization. Energy Trust of Oregon is looking for candidates with initiative and the ability to approach work through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
3 years of internal audit or related experience in a professional environment, preferably within a non-profit organization.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
Strong knowledge of the following software applications or their equivalents: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Mural and intermediate use of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Ability to create efficient and accurate workpapers to document work performed.
Experience writing and documenting business processes.
Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be a proficient, innovative and multi-tasking accounting professional who is able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Must provide strong customer service experience oriented towards a diverse workforce or customer base.

Responsibilities

Financial, process and compliance audits, including workpaper preparation
Assist external auditors with year-end test work as required.
Audit energy efficiency and renewable energy incentive payments weekly and quarterly to ensure proper payments, savings calculations, utility allocations and processes adhere to documented policies and procedures.
Drafting of audit reports.
Testing financial controls ensuring adherence to industry and company standards.
Perform annual review of program implementation manuals.
Significant internal communication across various departments and with key external contractors.
Ensure that appropriate non-profit and grant compliance rules and guidelines are adhered to and incorporated into the accounting function.
Proactively make recommendations for improvements in the financial and accounting processes, reporting, procedures and policies of Energy Trust.
Continuously monitor effectiveness of internal controls in the course of fulfilling job duties.
Document workflows and maintain up to date desk-level procedures as part of the internal control system.
Participate in various department projects and testing requirements.
Collaborate effectively with peers in the Finance department to achieve team objectives.
Collaborate effectively and take direction from the Compliance Manager.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided