AUDITOR (LEVEL DOE)

About the role

This position is located at our Headquarters in Bismarck, ND and is not remote. It is open to varying levels depending on experience. The role involves conducting comprehensive audits in operational, contractual, financial, and technical areas of Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) to determine compliance with applicable contracts, laws, and regulations; verify the accuracy of fund receipts, controls, and expenditures; and assess performance efficiencies and effectiveness. The incumbent assists with other audits as directed by higher-level auditors and works under close supervision in a training capacity.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine audits or a specific area of more complex audits.
• Assists in determining issues and making recommendations.
• Consults with management on matters identified in audits and analysis.
• Assists in performing evaluations of new and existing policies, procedures, and practices and proposes changes.
• Makes recommendations for modifying policies and procedures based on analysis.
• Performs data analytics for audits.
• Assists in the preparation of preliminary audit reports.
• Utilizes auditing software for audit performance.
• Observes pre- and post-audit conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, technology, or other related field with coursework in accounting or auditing; and 2 years of accounting, auditing, finance, technology, or related analytical experience; or
• Associate’s degree in a related field and 4 years of accounting, auditing, finance, technology, or related analytical experience.
• Occasional travel.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of business systems and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment to accomplish project goals and promote collaboration.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.