Auditor - Senior Auditor

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Salary ranges (USD):

• Auditor I: $64,729.60 to $99,694.40
• Auditor II: $72,737.60 to $
• Senior Auditor: $86,569.60 to $

Benefits:
This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

The Internal Audit function provides independent assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the Utility. This position supports the organization by conducting operational and compliance audits, identifying risks and control deficiencies, and recommending improvements that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and achievement of business objectives.

The role performs audit planning, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), the Audit Charter, and internal policies. The position collaborates with management and stakeholders across the organization to ensure audit results are clearly communicated and aligned with organizational priorities.

Depending on qualifications and experience, incumbents may be hired at the Auditor I, Auditor II, or Senior Auditor level.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform and assist with all phases of assigned, lower-risk internal assurance and advisory audit activities to management, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF – Red Book) Standards, the Audit Charter, and internal policies.
• Assist in identifying and documenting risk and controls that address governance, risk and control processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the process.
• Draft observations and recommendations for review and enhance District operations.
• Prepare draft reports and work papers and present results to management.
• Assist the Audit Department during planning, development of scopes, and identification of site visits.
• Leverage overall business knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies.
• Assist employees and supervisors with questions and/or corrections regarding current utility policies.
• Assist with review of District expenditures in accordance with RCW 42.24.080, including compliance with State laws and District policies, procedures and processes.
• Assist in ensuring payments are made in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Perform and lead independently assigned phases of moderately complex risk based internal assurance and advisory services to management, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF – Red Book) Standards, the Audit Charter, and internal policies.
• Assess a broad spectrum of risk areas including strategic, operational, compliance, fraud, financial, general IT, etc., to develop audit objectives, audit programs and the appropriate scope and procedures within assigned audits.
• Exercise professional judgement in identifying control weaknesses, root causes, and audit recommendations related to moderately complex audit issues.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and audit management throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare audit work papers and reports and present audit results to management with review by the Senior Auditor or Senior Manager.
• Support complex or enterprise-level audits under the direction of Senior Auditor or Senior Manager.
• Resolve routine audit issues independently and elevate complex, sensitive, or high‑risk matters to Senior Auditor or Senior Manager.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and technical support to Auditor I staff as assigned.
• Leverage prior audit and business knowledge to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist…