Grant County Public Utility District · 10 hours ago
Auditor - Senior Auditor (Depending on Experience)
Ephrata, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expGrant County Public Utility District is seeking a Senior Auditor to provide independent assurance and advisory services to evaluate and improve governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The role involves conducting operational and compliance audits, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Perform and lead independently assigned phases of moderately complex risk based internal assurance and advisory services to management, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF – Red Book) Standards, the Audit Charter, and internal policies
Assess a broad spectrum of risk areas including strategic, operational, compliance, fraud, financial, general IT, etc., to develop audit objectives, audit programs and the appropriate scope and procedures within assigned audits
Exercise professional judgement in identifying control weaknesses, root causes, and audit recommendations related to moderately complex audit issues
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the audit lifecycle
Prepare audit workpapers and reports and present audit results to management with review by the Senior Auditor or Senior Manager
Support complex or enterprise-level audits under the direction of Senior Auditor or Senior Manager
Resolve routine audit issues independently and escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to Senior Auditor or Senior Manager
Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to Auditor I staff as assigned
Leverage prior audit and business knowledge to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness
Assist employees and supervisors with questions and/or corrections regarding current utility policies
Review and approve District expenditures in accordance with RCW 42.24.080 which can include compliance with applicable state laws and District policies, procedures and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with major in accounting, finance, business, human resources, or related field, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Ability to be bonded
One (1) year of audit-related, accounting, compliance, or analytical experience supporting audit, risk or control activities
Three (3) years of experience in audit related work including planning, conducting and reporting of formal audit processes
Five (5) years of progressively responsible audit experience including planning, conducting and reporting on formal audit processes
Preferred
Internship or entry-level experience in internal audit, external audits, accounting or compliance
Exposure to public sector, utility or regulated environments
CPA, CIA, CFE, CGAP or other relevant certification
Experience conducting audits in public sector, utility or regulated environment
Prior utility and supervisory experience
Experience leading complex or enterprise-wide audits
Company
Grant County Public Utility District
Grant County Public Utility District is a government administration and public utility service firm providing electric energy service.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Wallen
General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Bonnie Overfield
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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