Audit Analyst I

About the Role

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join a major utilities company as an Audit Analyst. This role is vital to the smooth operation of our cash control process, requiring strong organizational skills, accuracy, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Performing controls around vendor and customer banking information through callbacks and validation of requested change information.
• Completing daily interface controls to ensure all cash systems are operating as expected.
• Assisting with daily, monthly, and quarterly cash controls to record transactions accurately and prevent fraud.
• Executing daily matching of book records to bank transactions in Treasury reconciliation software and resolving exceptions.
• Preparing and analyzing monthly bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with management reporting, regulatory reporting, and the unclaimed property process.
• Interfacing with internal/external auditors regarding cash controls and SOX 404 compliance.
• Providing treasury process support, administrative accounting support, and positive customer service for internal/external users.
• Safeguarding cash records, protecting confidential information, and supporting special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective control models, specifically related to the safeguarding of cash under SOX 404 frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to perform secure bank callbacks and vendor verifications.
• Solid problem-solving, time-management, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in navigating Treasury reconciliation software and computer systems in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and security of sensitive financial records.

Pay

Rate: $25.52 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; remote Monday and Friday). Standard business hours.

Length of engagement: October 2026 - April 2027 (6-month contract). Location: Candidates based in KY will report to the Eastpoint Office (Louisville, KY); candidates based in PA will report to the West Hamilton St. Office (Allentown, PA).

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.