Internal Audit Specialist

Position: Internal Audit Specialist

Reports to: Compliance Manager

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary: $70,200 - $87,500 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $70,200 - $103,800

Employment Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date: Q1 2026

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

 

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly, at a minimum, for all-staff and other in-person meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

This position is responsible for ensuring financial compliance and playing an important role in financial operations ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with laws and regulations. Primary duties include performing internal compliance audits in accordance with approved procedures and programs, reviewing and analyzing financial transactions, preparing, analyzing and interpreting reports and records, and participating in process improvement projects.  

This candidate will need to have a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be extremely detail oriented. The candidate will need to work independently, as well as work closely with others within the Finance team – and cross-collaboratively within the organization. Energy Trust of Oregon is looking for candidates with initiative and the ability to approach work through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.

What You’ll Do:

• 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. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• 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.  

The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

·       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

·       Read more about our benefits here

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a resume & brief cover letter that shares your interest in this role.

Check out our openings at: www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance.

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