Auditor II / Auditor Senior - Finance and Operations
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Date: Jul 10, 2025
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
The Auditor II / Auditor Senior - Finance and Operations performs a variety of audit tasks thoroughly by using full knowledge of industry practices. Function as an in-charge over any size audit and identify areas of audit risk in the Company. Provide technical direction while developing solutions to a variety of complex audit problems. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters.
Minimum Requirements
Auditor II
BS degree in Accounting, Business or Computer Science or related field
And two years of audit experience, or equivalent.
MBA, CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred.
Auditor Senior
BS degree in Accounting, Business or Computer Science or related field
Plus a minimum of three years audit experience, or equivalent.
MBA, CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred.
Prior utility experience is also preferred.
Major Accountabilities Auditor II
1) Under close supervision, plan and conduct routine audits and reviews to provide an independent verification and evaluation of the Company's operations.
2) Critically assess routine issues and formulate recommendations to properly safeguard 3) Company assets and improve operations, under close supervision.
3) Interact with senior auditors and supervisor to clearly communicate issues and/or concerns.
4) Maintain a positive attitude and even temperament to promote teamwork and cooperation.
5) Comply with GAAP, GAAS, IIA standards and Company procedures to ensure objectivity, independence and professionalism of audits.
6) Under the direction of senior auditors, may interview management and staff of the auditees to learn their processes and formulate risk assessments of what will require significant coverage in the audit. Document the processes in a flowchart or written report, and confirm understanding with the auditee.
7) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and changing regulations that may impact work.
8) May audit and evaluate risk for information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. Determine and recommend improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of system changes or upgrades.
Major Accountabilities Auditor Senior
1) Gather and evaluate background information to plan an audit on any area selected in the company. This includes learning the area's goals and operations, accounting and legal regulations affecting the area and significant contracts.
2) With limited or no supervision, plan and conduct audits and reviews to provide an independent verification and evaluation of the Company's operations.
3) Interview management and staff of the auditees to learn their processes and formulate risk assessments of what will require significant coverage in the audit.
4) Critically assess issues and formulate recommendations to properly safeguard Company assets and improve operations, under little or no direction from supervisor.
5) Interact with management, peers and auditees to clearly communicate issues and/or concerns. Educate them as to what risks the company is exposed to as a result of the issues.
6) Document the processes, findings and recommendations in a written report, and confirm understanding with the auditee.
7) Comply with GAAP, GAAS, IIA standards and Company procedures to ensure objectivity, independence and professionalism of audits.
8) Maintain a positive attitude and even temperament to promote teamwork and cooperation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and changing regulations that may impact work.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
*Role @types are subject to change based on business need.
