Staff Auditor

Plains All American•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Auditor supports risk-based internal audits and SOX compliance activities in a modern, agile environment. The role combines foundational auditing and accounting knowledge with professional skepticism, critical thinking, clear communication, data analysis, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and business-process automation. The auditor is expected to learn quickly, challenge assumptions constructively, validate technology-enabled work, and translate results into practical business insights.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Computer and Data Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Zero to two years of relevant experience in industry, public accounting, internal audit, data analytics, technology risk, or a major risk consulting firm.
Foundational knowledge or practical experience in business processes, risk management, accounting, external audit, internal audit, or internal controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability and willingness to learn Microsoft Copilot and other company-approved AI and automation tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet commitments, maintain organized audit evidence, and work independently with appropriate supervision.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

An Internal Audit Certificate from a recognized program is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Copilot or another enterprise AI assistant in a controlled business environment.
Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau, Visio or process-mapping tools, OneNote, Power Query, Power Automate, SQL, Python, or similar analytics and automation technologies.
Familiarity with electronic workpaper or audit management systems, including Workiva audit management software.
Exposure to SOX compliance, financial-reporting controls, ERP systems, IT general controls, continuous monitoring, or data-enabled auditing.
Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, particularly the midstream sector.
CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or relevant analytics/technology certification, or active pursuit of a professional designation.

Responsibilities

Interview process owners and other personnel at multiple organizational levels; ask focused questions, listen actively, and document information accurately.
Understand and document business processes, operational/financial/strategic risks, systems, data flows, and controls using narratives, flowcharts, risk-and-control matrices, and other approved formats.
Execute risk-based audit procedures and SOX control testing, including walkthroughs, sample-based testing, data-driven testing, evidence evaluation, and clear workpaper documentation.
Use approved artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation tools to deepen and accelerate research, planning, data preparation, testing, documentation, issue development, and reporting.
Independently verify the accuracy, completeness, relevance, and source support of AI-generated or automated output; maintain appropriate human judgment and accountability.
Identify control gaps, compliance concerns, root causes, emerging risks, and opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, or improve operating performance.
Communicate audit status, observations, evidence required, and testing results promptly and professionally to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
Participate in agile team practices, including iterative planning, short feedback cycles, transparent work tracking, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.