As the Internal Auditor of OEC, this person will manage the internal audit process for Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                           
•    Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating the policies and procedures for all companies.
•    Develops a core understanding of risks and controls associated with business activities, isolate gaps in the established control environments, and suggest process improvements. 
•    Performs internal operational audits of Cardinal Operating Company, Buckeye Power, Inc. and related companies. 
•    Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, procedures and methods for completeness, accuracy and effectiveness.
•    Obtains and analyzes data as a basis for an informed objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of policies and procedures reviewed. 
•    Prepares reports, as requested, to address audit findings, discuss deficiencies, recommend corrective action, and suggest improvements in operations.
•    Assists Buckeye Power, Inc, and related companies in general accounting functions as necessary.
•    Prepares schedules, analysis, answers audit inquiries and provides recommendations, as necessary, during annual company audits.
•    Follows the reporting guidelines regarding illegal, dishonest or wrongful activity as outlined in the Whistleblower Board Policy, number 111.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Experience: 
•    Must have three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible audit or accounting experience
•    Relevant on-the job experience or education may be substituted for part of the experience requirements 

Skills & Abilities Required:
•    Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal accounting controls, and professional standards and regulations. 
•    Knowledge of utility accounting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Uniform System of Accounts of the Rural Utilities Service is a plus.
•    Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles. 
•    Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work independently. 
•    Proficient with various business software programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
•    Demonstrated ability to treat with discretion confidential information derived in the performance of duties. 

Work Environment
Position is onsite, occasional work outside normal schedule is required. Overnight travel involved (20%).