**Description** + Works collaboratively with Manager and Director of Risk Management to define initial engagement scope and objectives; designs initial audit work programs, testing strategies, and detailed testing procedures; and documents audit work in workpaper files, taking the initiative to continually improve execution and make other recommendations for improvement. + Executes audit activities and constructs draft deliverables in a way that contemplates executive interest and reactions to observations; seeks coaching and information to develop an understanding of audit committee viewpoints and expectations. + Remains attuned to risk at all times in order to identify new and emerging risks as a result of audit work. + Proactively manages individual work assignments to meet schedule requirements while keeping the manager informed regarding the status of audits in progress and target audit completion dates. + Communicates, or assists in communicating, the results of audit and consulting procedures/engagements via written reports and oral presentations to management, executive leadership, and other business owners. + Provides internal control support and training to management and staff relevant to their departments and reinforces individuals’ understanding of their own accountability for individual risks and controls. + Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with coworkers to improve the internal audit and the risk management functions and processes. + The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position + Performs any other related duties as required or assigned. + Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, plus at least 5 years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. **PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** CPA or CIA **ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS** The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES** The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** 1. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail 2. Strong planning and organizational skills 3. Ability to understand broader business issues 4. Excellent communication and presentation skills 5. Knowledge of auditing procedures **Benefits** + 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan + 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match + Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 9 Paid holidays + 2 Floating holidays + Educational assistance + Paid time off accrual + Short-term disability + Long-term disability + Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program **EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED** Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)