Louisiana Legislative Auditor

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Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $40k - $79k/yr  •  Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 223639

Department: Gov-Office of Elderly Affairs

Job classification: AUDITOR 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Audit

At the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, our mission is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities.

We're seeking a detail-oriented beginner or experienced auditor to oversee the financial management of GOEA's social service contractors, including Area Agencies on Aging, Councils on Aging, and various non-profit and government entities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of governmental accounting and audit practices.

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Supplemental information

Job Duties:
-Performs Audits of Contractors

-Reviews Cost Allocation Plan and Budgets
-Reviews Independent CPA Audit Reports
-Reviews and Analyzes Financial Reports
-Technical Assistant/Training/Other Duties


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: Positions may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor 1, 2 or 3depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation:

The Auditor 1 has an entry salary of $1,730.40 bi-weekly
The Auditor 2 has an entry salary of $1,851.20 bi-weekly
The Auditor 3 has an entry salary of $2,120.00 bi-weekly
Driving, travel and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


For further information about this posting, please email:
Human Resources
GOEAHR@ la.gov
Louisiana Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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