Energy Trust of Oregon · 20 hours ago
Internal Audit Specialist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expEnergy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. The Internal Audit Specialist will ensure financial compliance, perform internal compliance audits, review financial transactions, and participate in process improvement projects.
EnergyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Financial, process and compliance audits, including workpaper preparation
Assist external auditors with year-end test work as required
Audit energy efficiency and renewable energy incentive payments weekly and quarterly to ensure proper payments, savings calculations, utility allocations and processes adhere to documented policies and procedures
Drafting of audit reports
Testing financial controls ensuring adherence to industry and company standards
Perform annual review of program implementation manuals
Significant internal communication across various departments and with key external contractors
Ensure that appropriate non-profit and grant compliance rules and guidelines are adhered to and incorporated into the accounting function
Proactively make recommendations for improvements in the financial and accounting processes, reporting, procedures and policies of Energy Trust
Continuously monitor effectiveness of internal controls in the course of fulfilling job duties
Document workflows and maintain up to date desk-level procedures as part of the internal control system
Participate in various department projects and testing requirements
Collaborate effectively with peers in the Finance department to achieve team objectives
Collaborate effectively and take direction from the Compliance Manager
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience
3 years of internal audit or related experience in a professional environment, preferably within a non-profit organization
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
Strong knowledge of the following software applications or their equivalents: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Mural and intermediate use of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Ability to create efficient and accurate workpapers to document work performed
Experience writing and documenting business processes
Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate facts and draw valid conclusions
Must be a proficient, innovative and multi-tasking accounting professional who is able to perform in a fast-paced environment
Must provide strong customer service experience oriented towards a diverse workforce or customer base
Benefits
Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided
Company
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is dedicated to helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Dunning
Chief Financial Officer
Nate Smith
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
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