Accounting Analyst

Calculated Hire; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Auditor I in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves conducting manual audits of contractor invoices, ensuring compliance, and identifying discrepancies. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. A hybrid work environment is offered, requiring flexibility for onsite work. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational improvements through precise audit work.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform manual, repetitive audit work with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting financial documents and invoices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual audits of contractor invoices on a monthly basis.
• Review billing details to identify incorrect charges and discrepancies.
• Analyze invoices and document audit findings with detailed supporting evidence.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly audit reports including invoice numbers and charges.
• Identify trends and recurring issues for operational improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Now Hiring: Auditor I – Accounting/Finance

Hybrid (3–5 days onsite; must be flexible to work 5 days onsite as needed)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Auditor I to support monthly contractor invoice audits. This role is responsible for manually reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on contractor billing accuracy, ensuring compliance with service agreements and identifying discrepancies.

This position plays a key role in driving operational improvements by highlighting billing errors and service performance gaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct manual audits of contractor invoices on a monthly basis within a strict three-week review cycle
• Review billing details to identify incorrect charges, discrepancies, and non-compliant services
• Analyze invoices and document audit findings with detailed supporting evidence
• Prepare comprehensive monthly audit reports, including:
• Invoice number and associated charges
• Penalty types and justification
• Duke Energy member codes
• Regional and state-level breakdowns
• Track and report penalties related to insufficient service performance
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in audit documentation
• Identify trends and recurring issues to support operational improvements in contractor performance (timeliness, quality, customer service)
• Maintain organized records of all audit findings and supporting documentation
• Meet strict deadlines while managing high volumes of invoice reviews
• Part of a 6-person audit team within the Power Grid Operations – Locates organization
• Hybrid work environment with regular onsite requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to perform manual, repetitive audit work with high accuracy
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting financial documents and invoices
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in invoice auditing, accounting, or financial analysis
• Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements
• Experience working in utility, operations, or contractor-based environments is a plus