Staff Energy Auditor

Summary

Christianson CPAs & Consultants is an accounting and consulting firm serving clients across industries including biofuels. The Staff Energy Auditor performs attestation engagements, analyzes operational data for regulatory compliance, researches renewable fuel regulations, and assists with audit and verification programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare attestation engagements in accordance with the standards established including the preparation of agreed-upon procedures and audit reports
• Collect and analyze data related to renewable fuel production facilities to determine compliance with regulations
• Gain a basic understanding of the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and West Coast Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and maintain knowledge of regulatory changes
• Validate pathways through our new Quality Assurance Program (QAP) under the Renewable Fuels Standard
• Research of new regulation releases to renewable fuels compliance programs and interpretation and summarization of the programs
• Be an active participant in business development and cultivate relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm
• An Energy Compliance Auditor will perform attestation engagements to determine, document, and test compliance of operational data with regulatory standards for the firm’s clients in accordance with the firm’s quality control procedures
• This position will also research, evaluate, and summarize renewable fuel regulatory programs and standards and will assist with the development of audit and verification programs for the renewable fuels industry

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word
• A 2 or 4-year business, accounting, financial, management, or related field degree is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word

Nice to Haves

• A 2 or 4-year business, accounting, financial, management, or related field degree is preferred

Benefits

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs
• Boundless potential for advancement and further education
• Planned socials, contests, and other events
• Internal councils and committees to drive wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts
• Annual onsite all-staff retreat called “Camp Christianson”