Senior Energy Auditor

Christianson PLLP; Willmar (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Li

Health care coverage

Dental

401(k) savings plan

Continuing education support

Job summary

Christianson PLLP is seeking an Energy Compliance Auditor to perform attestation engagements and verify data compliance with Renewable Fuel standards for our clients. You will research regulatory programs, summarize changes, and contribute to audit and verification program development in a remote work setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in accounting or renewables, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• A 2 or 4-year business, accounting, financial, management, or related field degree is preferred, but not required.
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or renewable fuels preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff.
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented.
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• AnEnergy Compliance Auditor will perform attestation engagements to determine, document, and test compliance of operational data with regulatory standards for the firm’s clients in accordance with the firm’s quality control procedures.
• Research, evaluate, and summarize renewable fuel regulatory programs and standards and will assist with the development of audit and verification programs for the renewable fuels industry.
• Be an active participant in business development and cultivate relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

2- or 4-year degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Examples of the duties:

• Prepare attestation engagementsin accordance withthe standardsestablishedincluding the preparation of agreed-upon procedures and audit reports
• Collect and analyze data related to renewable fuel production facilities todeterminecompliance with regulations
• Gain a basic understanding of the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and West Coast Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) andmaintainknowledge of regulatory changes
• Validate pathways through our new Quality Assurance Program (QAP) under the Renewable Fuels Standard
• Research of new regulation releases to renewable fuels compliance programs and interpretation and summarization of the programs.
• Be an active participant in business development and cultivate relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm

Job Description:

AnEnergy Compliance Auditor willperform attestation engagements todetermine, document, and test compliance of operational data with regulatory standardsfor the firm’s clientsin accordance withthe firm’squality control procedures. This position will also research, evaluate, and summarize renewable fuel regulatory programs and standards and willassistwith the development of audit and verification programs for the renewablefuelsindustry.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• A 2 or 4-year business, accounting, financial, management, or related field degree is preferred, but notrequired
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or renewable fuels preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word

Other things we think you should know about the position

• Location –Remote
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST

Who We Are

At Christianson,we’remore than just your local accounting and consulting firm.We’rededicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needstoday, butalsoanticipatefuture needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success.We create clients for life.

Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional services such as accounting services, auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness and manufacturing to biofuels and health care.

Here’s why we think you should work here!

With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education.We’reproud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional, we work hard, but we also like to have fun. We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.

We Want to See You Succeed

Our firm’s purpose is to Help People Succeed, whether it be our client, our co-workers, or our communities. At Christianson, we take a special interest in pursuing people who have the capacity and desire to help people succeed.

At Christianson, the fuel that drives our best work is collaboration.We’renot just about careers –we’reabout opportunities for well-rounded individuals. We strive to give each employee room to grow, as a professional and as a person.

Our experience,expertise, and skills are enriched by the varied landscape of people on our teams and in our communities.We’rededicated to ensuring everyone at Christianson feels that they belong, that their ideas will be heard and respected, and that their unique perspective is appreciated and honored. Keeping our teammates involved and supportedisn’ta one-time act –it’san ongoing commitment!

Some of the ways we empower our staff include continuing education opportunities; internal councils and committees to drive our wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts; and our annual onsite all-staff retreat we call "Camp Christianson".

Perks of working at Christianson

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs

Disclaimer:

We are anequal-opportunityemployer. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

In addition to competitive salaries, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our team members. These benefits go beyond financial compensation, reflecting our commitment to our employees’ well-being, balance, and personal growth. Someadditionalbenefits include: 401(k) contributions, Health & Wellness support, Flexibility, Professional Development, and Seasonal Time-off.Salary range: $70,000- $83,000.