CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term gro…
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term gro…
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Competitive Pay, Paid Training, Health Benefits, Transit Subsidies, Flexible Work Schedule, Paid Holidays
Posted 18d ago
Apply by Jun 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Auditor leads and participates in various internal audit assignments, including risk assessments, financial audits, and process reviews. They are responsible for developing audit programs, documenting workpapers, and communicating observations and recommendations to management.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least three years of audit experience, including one year as a lead auditor. CPA or CIA certifications and experience with SAP R/3 or the utility industry are preferred.
Full job description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Auditor, working under the direction of the Audit Manager, participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments and projects including: risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects.
Essential Functions
Designs, develops, and leads engagements for risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects
Engages in discussions with audit team and audit customer regarding business objectives, risks, and management’s control structure
Develops efficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements
Develops accurate and complete audit workpapers that adequately support audit observations and documents work performed
Reviews audit workpapers of engagement team to ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed
Prepares audit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations
Discusses observations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner
Produces and communicates status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance
Drafts and completes audit reports in a timely manner
Essential Functions cont'd
Utilizes automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage
Assesses financial statement risk related to business objectives and determine if sufficient controls are in place
Assists the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan
Develops Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling
Keeps abreast of accounting, legal and regulatory issues relating to a variety of information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with company functions. Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members.
Education Description
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 semester hours in Accounting is required.
Experience
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of audit experience
Requires a minimum of one (1) years’ experience as lead auditor
Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is preferred
Risk based audit or top-tier public accounting experience preferred
SAP R/3 software experience preferred
CPA and/or CIA certification(s) preferred
We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 06/22/2026 Posting End Date: 06/29/2026
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Providing resilient and reliable energy utility services. NYSE: CNP
Industry
Utilities
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1866
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
109,978
Total funding
$5.3B
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Workforce Diversity:
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
We foster:
• a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages,
• an environment with opportunities for professional development; and
• respect for each other, our customers and business partners
For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/
Community Guidelines
CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant.
Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
Offices: 1111 Louisiana St, Houston, Texas 77002, US · 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, US · 211 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, Indiana 47708, US
Energy deliveryNatural Gas DistributionElectric Transmission & DistributionHome ServicesSafetyIntegrityAccountabilityInitiativeRespectElectric Grid Reliability
Providing resilient and reliable energy utility services. NYSE: CNP
Industry
Utilities
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1866
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
109,978
Total funding
$5.3B
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Workforce Diversity:
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
We foster:
• a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages,
• an environment with opportunities for professional development; and
• respect for each other, our customers and business partners
For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/
Community Guidelines
CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant.
Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
Offices: 1111 Louisiana St, Houston, Texas 77002, US · 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, US · 211 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, Indiana 47708, US
Energy deliveryNatural Gas DistributionElectric Transmission & DistributionHome ServicesSafetyIntegrityAccountabilityInitiativeRespectElectric Grid Reliability