Auditor/Sr Auditor

The auditor/senior auditor assists management in meeting their objectives by providing value-added consulting services focused on controls and efficiency.

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise. 

Utilize appropriate evaluation techniques (sampling, confirmation, variance analysis, etc.) to effectively and efficiently analyze and test processes, controls, financial information and compliance with company, regulatory or contract requirements. (35%)

Document the results of audit testing in support of audit conclusions and in accordance with documentation standards. (20%)

Interacts with employees and management at all levels. (15%)

Effectively communicate and report audit status and results and work with management to develop action plans for recommendations. (10%)

Identify and assess business objectives and risks for audit projects. (5%)

Assist with providing technical leadership to audit staff. (5%) Effectively utilizes time to complete assignments within budget. (5%)

Utilizes software skills to retrieve, analyze and report audit information. (5%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.



Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; or equivalent related work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Auditing skills to understand principles of internal control for Auditor position.

Five years of auditing, risk management, finance or accounting experience. Professional certification (CIA or CPA) and/or advanced degrees are preferred for the Sr Auditor position.

Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to recognize patterns in data, information or events and to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action.

Auditing skills to understand principles of internal control.

Accounting/finance skills to interpret financial statements and to determine that accounting principles are appropriately applied.

Software skills to develop spreadsheets to analyze audit information and to retrieve audit information from the appropriate software systems.

Communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably in both written and oral formats.

Short-term/project management planning skills to plan work flow, coordinate projects and resolve conflicting demands.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally up to 10% of the time; valid driver's license and passport.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.