Auditor I

About the Role

Launch your career in internal audit with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of business processes, risks, and controls. As an Auditor I, you will work alongside experienced professionals to support internal audits, SOX compliance testing, and special projects that help strengthen the organization. You'll develop valuable analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills while partnering with employees across the company to identify risks, improve processes, and drive meaningful business results.

Job Profile Summary

Performs entry-level internal audit, compliance, and special-project activities with direct supervision while developing foundational technical, critical-thinking, documentation, and communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Executes assigned fieldwork for internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing, and special projects with appropriate supervision; seeks to understand the purpose of procedures and the relationship between risks and controls.
• Researches issues, thinks through problems, and proposes potential solutions or recommendations before seeking guidance.
• Interviews employees throughout the company to identify and document processes, risks, and related controls while building effective working relationships.
• Prepares clear, complete, and professional workpapers; performs a reasonable self-review before submission and incorporates coaching to improve documentation quality.
• Manages assigned tasks and time effectively, uses departmental tools, participates in departmental activities, and demonstrates intellectual curiosity through questions, research, and ongoing skill development.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or other related field

Work Experience

• Experience in use and function of office equipment such as personal computers and related software
• Experience and/or training related to:
• Internal controls and internal audit techniques
• Report writing
• Energy industry

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: foundational risk assessment concepts and the relationship between business risks and controls designed to mitigate those risks
• Knowledge of: fraud risks, ethical conduct, and the importance of acting in accordance with professional and organizational guidelines
• Ability to: apply algebra and statistical methods
• Ability to: apply foundational internal auditing processes, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and audit standards, with appropriate direction and supervision
• Ability to: execute assigned Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing and apply foundational knowledge of COSO
• Ability to: execute assigned audit procedures; research and analyze information; prepare documentation consistent with workpaper requirements; and perform a reasonable self-review before submission
• Ability to: read and interpret audit results, financial information and reports, governmental regulations, policies and procedures, publications, manuals, audit standards, benefit plan documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Ability to: conduct audit interviews and interact and communicate professionally with business partners while respecting diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, capabilities, and ideas
• Ability to: communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; prepare first drafts of issues or findings for review; and conduct presentations with appropriate guidance
• Ability to: develop independent critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies by asking questions, performing research, and proposing potential solutions prior to seeking counsel
• Ability to: work effectively and cooperatively with others, establish and maintain good working relationships, and demonstrate integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Constantly
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing (Ladders, Stairs): Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling (Manual Dexterity): Constantly
• Fingering (Finger Dexterity): Constantly
• Feeling: Constantly
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting/Smelling: Occasionally
• Near Vision: Constantly
• Far Vision: Frequently
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision (Color): Constantly

Working Conditions/Environment

• Inside environmental conditions
• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other locations required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.