Auditor I

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Launch your career in internal audit with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of business processes, risks, and controls. As an Auditor I, you will work alongside experienced professionals to support internal audits, SOX compliance testing, and special projects that help strengthen the organization. You'll develop valuable analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills while partnering with employees across the company to identify risks, improve processes, and drive meaningful business results.
Job Profile Summary
Performs entry-level internal audit, compliance, and special-project activities with direct supervision while developing foundational technical, critical-thinking, documentation, and communication skills.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Executes assigned fieldwork for internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing, and special projects with appropriate supervision; seeks to understand the purpose of procedures and the relationship between risks and controls.
Researches issues, thinks through problems, and proposes potential solutions or recommendations before seeking guidance.
Interviews employees throughout the company to identify and document processes, risks, and related controls while building effective working relationships.
Prepares clear, complete, and professional workpapers; performs a reasonable self-review before submission and incorporates coaching to improve documentation quality.
Manages assigned tasks and time effectively, uses departmental tools, participates in departmental activities, and demonstrates intellectual curiosity through questions, research, and ongoing skill development.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or other related field PLUS the following job related experience:
Work Experience
Experience in use and function of office equipment such as personal computers and related software
Experience and/or training related to:
Internal controls and internal audit techniques
Report writing
Energy industry
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: foundational risk assessment concepts and the relationship between business risks and controls designed to mitigate those risks
Knowledge of: fraud risks, ethical conduct, and the importance of acting in accordance with professional and organizational guidelines
Ability to: apply algebra and statistical methods
Ability to: apply foundational internal auditing processes, generally accepted accounting principles, and audit standards, with appropriate direction and supervision
Ability to: execute assigned Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing and apply foundational knowledge of COSO
Ability to: execute assigned audit procedures; research and analyze information; prepare documentation consistent with workpaper requirements; and perform a reasonable self-review before submission
Ability to: read and interpret audit results, financial information and reports, governmental regulations, policies and procedures, publications, manuals, audit standards, benefit plan documents, contracts, and correspondence
Ability to: conduct audit interviews and interact and communicate professionally with business partners while respecting diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, capabilities, and ideas
Ability to: communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; prepare first drafts of issues or findings for review; and conduct presentations with appropriate guidance
Ability to: develop independent critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies by asking questions, performing research, and proposing potential solutions prior to seeking counsel
Ability to: work effectively and cooperatively with others, establish and maintain good working relationships, and demonstrate integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
Travel to other locations required
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547​.
Expected Salary Range
$60,000.00 - $90,000.00