Staff Internal Auditor

Company: Puget Sound Energy
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Internal Audit team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Staff Internal Auditor position!Job DescriptionPuget Sound Energy is the largest and most established energy company in the Northwest. Internal Audit brings value to the organization by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management's controls, identifying significant business risks, highlighting potential improvements to operational efficiencies, and reporting any significant risk and/or control gaps to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
The Staff Internal Auditor will plan and conduct internal audits and consulting engagements of various departments and key processes within PSE. The auditor will perform these engagements with guidance from the Internal Audit Supervisor and Internal Audit management while working within the department's engagement framework and following the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards (i.e., the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
The auditor will be someone looking to grow and develop their career and will assist PSE in implementing best business practices while encouraging innovation and dedication to customer service and safety.Job Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the annual/flex audit plan
• Review transactions, documents, records, procedures, etc.
• Review and test internal controls
• Develop audit objectives, audit programs, and test procedures
• Analyze financial data
• Conduct research on company policies and procedures
• Prepare concise and clear audit work papers
• Conduct meetings and document meeting minutes
• Prepare audit reports
• Work primarily under the direction of Internal Audit Supervisor, but also expected to work independently as needed
• Provide support to the Internal Audit team and others as needed
• Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in business, finance, or accounting; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and PC skillsDesired Qualifications
    • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
    • Prior audit experience
    • Knowledge of company accounting systems, operations, policies and procedures
    • Knowledge of the utility industry and relevant government regulations
    • Familiarity with an audit management system/tool
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel/PowerBI as an analytical toolAdditional InformationFamilies and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
      At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer an expansive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, and an employee assistance and wellness program.
      Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
      Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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