The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

General Description

The Utility Audit Section of the Gas Services Department, in the Oversight and Safety Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas, audits all intrastate gas utilities for statutory and regulatory compliance. The Utility Audit seeks one auditor to perform senior-level professional accounting and auditing work. The Utilities audited are generally in the Houston, Ft. Worth, and Austin areas, although some are in other areas of Texas or Oklahoma. The following link, http://www.rrc.texas.gov/gas-services/, will provide more information about the Gas Services Department.

Work involves on-site visual examination and verification of operating and accounting records for Natural Gas Utilities to ensure legal compliance with statutes and regulations. Field audit workpapers are prepared on laptop computers with portable printers/scanners. Audit activities are performed under the general supervision of the Utility Audit Manager.

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs advanced senior-level audit work that is highly complex in nature or large in scale.
• Performs advanced audit work involving review of accounting records for reliability, accuracy, and compliance with legal regulations.
• Attend audits with auditors and evaluate how audits are being conducted. Give constructive feedback to help auditors improve.
• Coordinates audit work to ensure timely completion of assigned audits.
• Completes all working papers to ensure adequate documentation and completeness of work performed, conclusions, and findings in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Composes clear and concise audit reports.
• Reviews audits for accuracy, completeness, and grammar. Submission of final reports for review and approval.
• Conducts post-audit assessments for compliance with corrective action plans submitted by gas utility.
• May develop and implement annual audit plans for a division.
• May oversee/train/supervise others who perform audits.
• Research/write an audit memo to document complex accounting/audit issues.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior college or university (Bachelor's Degree).
• 5 years of experience in the accounting or auditing-related field.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Travel to and from audits could require availability outside of these normal work hours.
• Must meet the Commission's Traffic Safety Standards, and have a good driving record.
• Must be willing and able to use a reliable personal vehicle to travel to and from work assignments. (Qualified mileage reimbursed in accordance with the State of Texas rate.)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Major courses in accounting, finance, or audit preferred.
• 5 years of auditing experience.
• Knowledge of utility regulatory oversight.
• Post-graduate education may be substituted for experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures.

• Skills in the use of a computer, applicable software, and sampling techniques.

• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve audit practices; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.

• Analyze issues, facts, and available information to develop logical conclusions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and records.

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others (internally and externally).

• The responsibilities involve administrative practices and procedures, including writing, editing, and report-writing techniques.

• Prioritize and organize multiple work assignments.

• Prepare and maintain confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.

• Ability to work effectively on a team.

• Ability to respond to high-pressure situations and meet changing demands and timelines.

Work Hours

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Physical Requirements

Ability to reach high and low; operate a computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to ten pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch in cramped quarters. Must walk/stand for considerable amounts of time. Must also have visual acuity, depth perception, and the ability to discern colors.

Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or log in: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl-lang=en

Remarks:

• There is one available position.
• Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.