Auditor I or II

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

WaterOne is seeking an Auditor I or II to perform operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, with strong interaction with management to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

The role is local with no out-of-town travel, based in Kansas. A Bachelor's degree in auditing, accounting, finance, or IT is required, with strong Excel/MS 365 skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in auditing, accounting, finance, IT or related field
• Knowledge of internal controls and business risk
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of internal risk-based operational, financial and compliance audits
• Assist with consulting reviews to improve business processes
• Evaluate risks and controls for cost-effective mitigation
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly audit tasks
• Prepare workpapers for external auditors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Internal controls

Auditing

Excel

MS 365

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Auditor I or II

The purpose of this position is to perform operational, financial, compliance, and information technology related audits or reviews, identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operating efficiencies. There is a high level of interaction with management to devise and implement value-added solutions throughout the organization. This position is local with no out-of-town travel required.

The pay range for this position is $67,538/yr - $97,078/yr. Compensation for the selected candidate will depend on candidate qualifications and experience as related to the position requirements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Auditor I

• Assists in execution of internal risk-based operational, financial and compliance audits, throughout all phases of the audit planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures.
• Assists with consulting reviews initiated by Management to improve business processes.
• Evaluates risks to the efficiency and effectiveness of controls, promoting effective controls to mitigate risk at a reasonable cost.
• Evaluates WaterOne compliance with established policies, procedures, bond resolutions, Rules and Regulations and statutory requirements.
• Analyzes proposed systems to evaluate controls and the consistency of data between systems.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that are the responsibility of the Internal Audit Department, such as daily bank reconciliation, daily bill testing and internal controls monitoring. These duties rotate throughout the department staff members during the year.
• Assists with department assignments including the work papers required for the annual audit by the external auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Auditor II

• All duties of Auditor I and;
• Executes internal risk-based operational, financial and compliance audits, including performing all phases of the audit-- planning, fieldworkd, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures.
• Performs consulting reviews initiated by Management to improve business processes.
• Performs peer review of other auditors' workpapers, as necessary.
• Assists with the coordination of the annual external financial statemetn audit with the external audit firm. Assist with preparation of audit workpapers required for the annual audit.

Customer Service Commitment

WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.

Competencies

• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Analysis/Reasoning
• Dependability
• Planning & Organizing
• Safety and Security Focus

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field acceptable to management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices related to: auditing and accounting; internal controls; business risk; information technology; and theories of management that promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience in Excel and Microsoft O365 products.
• Maintains the skills to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to negotiate, with tact and diplomacy, to find common ground and solutions for the betterment of the organization.
• Excellent writing skills that result in clear and concise communication. Communicate clearly and concisely in a one-to-one or group setting. Must be a good listener.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments based on general instructions.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical skills, and a strong aptitude for detail.
• Maintain a professional demeanor.
• Display initiative, creativity and good judgment throughout assignments.
• Adaptable to perform a wide variety of assignments.
• Demonstrate continued professional development by involvement in professional organizations and training to remain current in the appropriate discipline.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• The designation of CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CGAP.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning software such as SAP.
• Experience with IT auditing of security and general controls.
• One to 4 years of experience related to Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position may lift or move up to: 0 lbs. constantly; 0 lbs. frequently; 5 lbs. occasionally; and 10 lbs. rarely.

The following items are additional physical requirements for this position:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer.
• Must be able to move from one location to another.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. The noise level in the office work environment is usually minimal except when less frequently working in the field or production environment.

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