Energy Trust of Oregon

Internal Audit Specialist

Energy Trust of Oregon

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,200 - $87,500 per year

About the role

  • 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.

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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial auditsprocess auditscompliance auditsworkpaper preparationfinancial controls testingGAAPbusiness process documentationmathematical skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcustomer servicemulti-taskingproactive recommendationsattention to detailadaptabilityteam objectives achievementinnovationorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Business Administration