Auditor 1, 2, or 3 (Field Audit)

Job Title

Office of State Resources Income Division Auditor

About This Job

Office of State Resources Income Division

The Income Division works closely with the State Mineral and Energy Board's (Board) audit section. This Division performs collection and accounting of revenue due the State from mineral leasing activity and production on State-owned lands and water bottoms on behalf of the Board.

To ensure that all revenues are properly classified, the Division enters the payor information on new and existing LUW codes (Lease, Unit, Well) into the SONRIS Program. The Division also generates and processes Payor Registers which are mailed to the various payors for verification of State Decimals.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

LOCATION AND POSITION :

This position is located in the Income Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. This position performs highly responsible, professional auditing work involving the performance of complex audits in oil and gas company offices and / or other field locations. Work requires extensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry, the regulations governing this industry and the contractual obligations applicable to the specific company under audit. Work is performed independently, with general supervision received from an Auditor Supervisor or Audit Manager. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Serves as technical advisor to less experienced auditors.
• Performs considerable research in preparation for the audits, including in-depth analyses of various legal documents that outline the company's role in producing or marketing oil and gas.
• Examines, analyzes, and evaluates mineral lease contracts, unitization agreements, court judgements, industry pricing, cash statements, and other financial documents.
• Obtains access to the internal records of the company under audit and in-depth research and analysis of these records to resolve effectively any discrepancies or irregularities that exist.
• Requires extensive knowledge of geological and engineering information, the regulations governing the industry, functions of the Strategic On-line Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) and complex industry pricing / rate structures.
• Analyzes buyer, seller, and payor contractual terms as defined in processing, marketing, transportation, and other operating agreements.
• Prepares audit findings (exceptions) and thorough reports of such field audits, including recommending corrective actions.
• Conducts entrance and exit conferences at the commencement and conclusions of audits and serves as the direct contact on behalf of the department.
• Functions as a lead auditor, which will include training and supervising less experienced auditors on an occasional basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS :

Appointment Type : Probational

Career Progression : This position may be filled as an Auditor 1,2, or 3, depending on experience.

Work Schedule : Work hours are flexible.

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email : DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage : More information can be found at https : / / info.groupbenefits.org /

Parental Leave : Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https : / / www.civilservice.louisiana.gov / Parental-Leave / Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave : State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement : State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :