GLO - Auditor I-II (Minerals Auditor)(00042696)
Organization
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Primary Location
Texas-Austin
Work Locations
Austin GLO Main FL81700 N Congress AveAustin78701
Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status
Regular
Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the TimeState Job Code : 10461044Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 2018
Salary (Pay Basis)
4,333.34-5,666.67(Monthly)
Number of Openings
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Job Posting
Jun 7, 2024, 7 : 08 : 45 AM
Closing Date
Jun 21, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Description
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
This position is with our Energy Resources program area.
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) auditing work. Work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records such as production, allocation, and sales documents and, applicable contracts;
and conducting audits to ensure royalties paid to the State accounts for oil and gas (and other minerals and resources) produced on State lands adhere to lease agreements, statutes, rules and contracts.
Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at :
In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD#214 is required at the time of interview.
Benefits :
- Free Parking
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Telework policy
- LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand online learning to develop your technical and soft skills.
- Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents.
State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee’s premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
- Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.
- LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand online learning to develop your technical and soft skills.
- Telework Policy.
Essential Job Elements :
- Performs audits and limited reviews that are moderately complex in nature as assigned in compliance with applicable standards and time frames for completion, ensuring effective communication with the audited companies, GLO personnel and other relevant parties.
- Researches, reconciles, and audits various accounts related to energy resources, including reviews for lease compliance, and reports findings.
- Prepares or assists in preparing audit reports in a timely manner and in compliance with state statutes and internal regulations.
Records activities through the weekly time tracker and bi-monthly report.
- Develops assignment memorandum and techniques for timely completion of audit work and for ensuring efficient and effective use of time.
- Assists companies with their royalty reporting and payments using the on-line Royalty Reporting and Control system (RRAC).
Qualifications
MinimumQualifications :
Auditor I - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, geography, geology, petroleum engineering, or related field;
may substitute full-time experience in the relevant field on a year for year basis.
Monthly salary range : $4,333.34 - $5,000.00
Auditor II - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, geology, petroleum engineering, or related field plus one (1) year of progressive experience in governmental, financial, program area, organizational performance, policy, and / or compliance audits.
May substitute full-time experience in the relevant field on a year for year basis.
Monthly salary range : $5,000.00 - $5,666.67
Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in business or accounting. Three (3) years full-time progressive experience participating in governmental, financial, program area, organizational, performance, policy, and / or compliance audits.
Experience performing audits of state or federal oil and gas royalties, grants, financial statements, or contracts; IT systems or governmental auditing.
CIA, CPA, CFE, APA or CISA certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; and of computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems.
- Skill in the use of computers, associated software applications, auditing applications, Word, Excel, Access and sampling techniques.
- Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports, to gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information, to evaluate accounting and management operations systems for accuracy and legal conformance, to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
PhysicalRequirements :
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties.
This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client / customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routineofficeduties.
Thejobalsorequiresnormalcognitiveabilitiesrequiringtheabilitytolearn,recall,andapplycertain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and allrelatedinformationandmaterials,weighingupto20poundswhenrequired.
Theindividualmustbeabletoremain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including fieldwork and training assignments.