Internal Auditor

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related entities are seeking an Internal Auditor to lead and manage the internal audit process.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining accounting policies, assessing risks and controls, and conducting formal audits across the organization. You will analyze data, prepare clear audit findings, and suggest practical improvements to strengthen controls and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible audit or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls is required.
• Experience with utility accounting or FERC is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word is expected.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Develop understanding of risks and controls; identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Perform internal operational audits for Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related companies.
• Review transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Analyze data to form objective opinions on policy adequacy and effectiveness.
• Prepare audit findings reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in general accounting functions as needed.
• Prepare schedules and analyses for annual audits; respond to inquiries.
• Follow whistleblower policy guidelines; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal accounting controls

Professional standards

Discretion with confidential info

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

INTERNAL AUDITOR - Manages the Internal Audit process for Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related companies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Develops a core understanding of risks and controls associated with business activities, isolate gaps in the established control environments, and suggest process improvements.
• Performs internal operational audits of Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related companies.
• Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, procedures and methods for completeness, accuracy and effectiveness.
• Obtains and analyzes data as a basis for an informed objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of policies and procedures reviewed.
• Prepares reports, as requested, to address audit findings, discuss deficiencies, recommend corrective action, and suggest improvements in operations.
• Assists Buckeye Power, Inc, and related companies in general accounting functions as necessary.
• Prepares schedules, analysis, answers audit inquiries and provides recommendations, as necessary, during annual company audits.
• Follows the reporting guidelines regarding illegal, dishonest or wrongful activity as outlined in the Whistleblower Board Policy, number 111.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• Must have five (5) years of progressively responsible audit or accounting experience
• Relevant on-the job experience or education may be substituted for part of the experience requirements

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal accounting controls, and professional standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of utility accounting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Uniform System of Accounts of the Rural Utilities Service is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work independently.
• Proficient with various business software programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to treat with discretion confidential information derived in the performance of duties.