Auditor/ Sr. Auditor 26-101

Applications accepted through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Flexible).

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Director of Auditing and/or the Senior Auditor, the Auditor performs financial, operational, and information system audits to determine compliance with company, government, and contract requirements and assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls. The Senior Auditor is responsible for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and provides assistance and direction to the Auditor(s) in the performance of their duties.

Responsibilities

• Audits records of departments and interviews associates to ensure accurate recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identifies, inspects, and documents systems of business process controls through interviews, documents, questionnaires, manuals, and publications.
• Prepares process maps of systems and determines the reliability of data and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations by testing key control points.
• Performs substantive tests on financial and operational data to assess the effectiveness of controls, the accuracy of financial records, and the efficiency of operations.
• Examines department activities for compliance with Charleston Water System plans and policies.
• Assesses the proper accountability of assets by conducting periodic inventories.
• Analyzes data for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Prepares work papers, schedules, and summaries.
• Prepares audit reports on findings; issues opinions on whether the audited department is functioning in accordance with organizational policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in systems of internal control.
• Assists in conducting special studies for management.
• For Senior Auditor: Develops the audit scope, performs audit procedures, and prepares audit reports.
• For Senior Auditor: Applies knowledge of internal control concepts to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions.
• For Senior Auditor: Recommends improvements in systems of internal control.
• For Senior Auditor: Assesses organizational risks and assists the Director of Compliance and Audit Services with development of a risk-based annual audit plan.
• For Senior Auditor: Examines and interprets policies, procedures, laws, government regulations, and accounting and auditing principles.
• For Senior Auditor: Manages the internal audit process acting as the Auditor-In-Charge, including preparing audit programs, work papers, schedules, and summaries.
• For Senior Auditor: Performs follow-up audit procedures on the status of outstanding audit issues.
• For Senior Auditor: Promotes operational efficiencies and encourages adherence to organizational objectives and managerial policies.
• For Senior Auditor: Appraises the effectiveness of internal controls and the reliability of data, reporting findings and recommendations to management.
• For Senior Auditor: Evaluates the sufficiency and adherence to internal policies/procedures and regulatory compliance.
• For Senior Auditor: Reviews audit projects for evidence of extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies.
• For Senior Auditor: Examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems, identifies weaknesses, and recommends enhancements.
• For Senior Auditor: Presents written findings and recommendations to the Director of Compliance and Audit Services.
• For Senior Auditor: Assesses the proper accountability of assets and ensures safeguarding by conducting periodic inventories.
• For Senior Auditor: Assists in special projects and investigations at the request of management.
• For Senior Auditor: Provides assistance to external auditors as needed.
• Regular attendance is required, and job performance must conform to all Charleston Water System (CWS) policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.
• May be required to serve on boards, committees, or projects for CWS-related activities or community organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field with courses in Accounting Theory, Business Law, and Auditing Techniques.
• For Auditor: Minimum of two (2) years’ business experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience (e.g., business-related engineering or computer science associate’s degree and five (5) years relevant experience in auditing).
• For Senior Auditor: Minimum of five (5) years business experience, two (2) of which must be in auditing, accounting, or a closely related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience (e.g., business-related engineering or computer science associate’s degree and eight (8) years relevant experience in auditing).
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Internal Auditor Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts, techniques, terminology, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based software applications.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• For Senior Auditor: Progressive and diverse experience, strong project management and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• CISA, CIA, CPA, or CMA professional certification is preferred.
• For Auditor: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Level 2 certification required within 2 years of hire.
• For Senior Auditor: Active certifications in progress may be considered.

Pay

• Auditor:
  • Hiring Range: $70,054.40 ($33.68/hr) - $87,568.00 ($42.10/hr)
  • Salary Range: $70,054.40 ($33.68/hr) - $108,596.80 ($52.21/hr)
• Senior Auditor:
  • Hiring Range: $78,457.60 ($37.72/hr) - $98,072.00 ($47.15/hr)
  • Salary Range: $78,457.60 ($37.72/hr) - $121,617.60 ($58.47/hr)

Training

• OSHA and departmental safety training as required.
• Skills-based training.
• Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Potential Career Path

Eligibility for promotion to various positions throughout the commission depends upon individual qualifications. Noted job progressions are not a guarantee of career path to these or any other jobs at the commission.

• Senior Auditor
• Financial Analyst
• Senior Purchasing Agent
• Purchasing Manager