Financial Auditor

National Fuel Gas Company; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid holidays

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Charitable Giving Programs

Annual variable bonus

Job summary

National Fuel Gas Company in Williamsville, NY, is seeking a Financial Auditor to join the Audit department.

You will plan, perform and document financial, operational and compliance audits, conduct SOX testing and communicate results to management.

Preferred qualifications include CPA or CIA, 7+ years in internal audit or public accounting, and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; experience with data analytics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Working knowledge of accounting/auditing practices, principles and procedures.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Perform SOX testing, including walkthroughs and evaluation of control design/effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and communicate recommendations to management.
• Partner with management to discuss controls, audit results, support remediation efforts.
• Assist with external auditor support for the annual financial statement audit.
• Participate in special projects and advisory engagements at management's request.

Skills

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Please reference position Financial Auditor in the subject line of email.

National Fuel is currently seeking a Financial Auditor for an outstanding career opportunity in the Audit department located at our office in Williamsville, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, perform, and document financial, operational and compliance audits in accordance with departmental standards and professional guidance
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, including walkthroughs, evaluation of control design/effectiveness, and assessment of identified exceptions
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and/or improve business processes and effectively communicate recommendations to management
• Partner with members of management to discuss controls and audit results, support remediation efforts, and provide advisory input when requested
• Assist with providing external auditor support, in support of the Company’s annual financial statement audit
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements at the request of management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• A working knowledge of accounting/auditing practices, principles and procedures is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a deadline driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification (or active pursuit)
• 7+ years in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination of both
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
• Experience using data analytics/automation/AI to support audit planning, testing, or analysis

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $110,000.

The job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dental Coverage
• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Charitable Giving Programs
• Annual variable bonus program

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.