Auditor-Senior , or Associate

Senior Staff Auditor

Responsible for providing risk‑based, independent and objective assurance, advice and insight to Management and the Board of Directors through appraisal, evaluation and reporting of the adequacy and effective application of administrative, accounting, and operating procedures/controls and risk identification and analysis for the protection of all Association assets.

There is one position available. The role will be filled at one of three job grade levels:
Associate Staff Auditor (grade
7), Staff Auditor (grade
8), or Senior Staff Auditor (grade
9). Selection will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri‑State business needs at the time of hire.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules (compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities up to 40% remote)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

• Senior Staff Auditor: $96,000 – $121,000
• Staff Auditor: $86,000 – $108,000
• Associate Staff Auditor: $77,000 – $96,000

• Conduct routine audits of Association activities.
• Conduct complex or specialized audits of Association activities, external affiliated organizations, and vendors.
• Develop specialized audit programs and risk assessments to perform audit assignments related to activities, procedures and/or systems for financial, contract, operational and/or information technology functions.
• Review procedures and methodologies and validate internal controls related to the performance of cycle counts, test counts or other audit techniques for the verification of materials and supplies inventory and other physical assets.
• Examine tests, evaluate and provide advisory services in the development of Association financial, accounting treatment, administrative and operational controls, IT systems, programs and procedures.
• Prepare oral and written reports for management and the Board of Directors to summarize audit work performed, evaluate audit testing results and provide recommendations for rectifying deficiencies and/or improving operations.
• Perform audit work for the External Auditors under the Direct Assistance model in conjunction with the Association’s annual financial audit, including financial process walkthroughs and financial control testing.
• Assist with and provide support to others auditing the Association.
• Serve as audit coordinator for jointly owned project audits.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process covering financial, operational, contract and information technology areas.
• Plan, organize and direct the work of associate staff auditors and staff auditors when assigned to assist with special/complex audits.
• Perform general management responsibilities in the absence of the Chief Auditor.
Because Tri‑State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri‑State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

• Train and educate members of the Internal Audit team or other personnel on audit methods, internal controls, emerging risks or information technology as needed.
• Provide general supervision to assigned members of the Internal Audit team.
• Provide engagement‑specific direction, oversight, and evaluation to assigned members of the Internal Audit team.
• Advise and collaborate with management on system upgrades, implementation and action plans as needed.
• Participate in special projects, reports, or teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science, management, or related area.
• Possess and maintain one of the following certifications:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner…