Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Auditor 1, 2, or 3 (Income)
Job details
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $40,140 - $78,792/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Office of State Resources – Income Division
The Office of State Resources (OSTR) is responsible for the stewardship, administration and strategic management of Louisiana’s publicly owned land, mineral, water and subsurface assets for energy-related development. At the direction of the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB), the Office supports the full lifecycle of public resource management — beginning with the initial bid and contract evaluation, negotiation and title verification. Once agreements are in place, OSTR oversees operational compliance, ensuring that developers and operators meet performance standards, fulfill contractual obligations, and remit appropriate royalty payments to the State. This integrated model allows OSTR to uphold its fiduciary obligations, enforce accountability, and manage Louisiana’s resource portfolio with foresight and precision. OSTR’s role expands beyond land and minerals to ground and surface water management, creating a foundation for conservation, monitoring, and strategic planning statewide.This Auditor position is located in the Income Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. Work involves the performance of complex audits in oil and gas company offices 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 being audited.
Position 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
- Works in accordance with requirements and standards set under the Council of Petroleum Accountants Society's (COPAS) standards and procedures, generally accepted auditing standards, and contractual terms contained in mineral lease agreements.
- The auditor must be familiar with the policies and procedures of the State Mineral and Energy Board and the Department of Conservation and Energy as well as state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the receipt and control of mineral revenue to ensure that the state is paid correctly and in accordance with R.S. 30:136 and 31:137
- Directs the monthly allocations of Wildlife and Fisheries lease fees and seismic fees to ensure that all payments and deposits are made in accordance with state laws.
- Reviews and audits the deposit of self-generated funds to ensure that statutorily dedicated funds accrue to the correct fund. Propose audit strategies to make certain that the state is receiving the correct fees.
- Incumbent quantifies and documents audit exceptions through work papers, exhibits and memoranda
- It also involves maintaining status of all open audits using the SONRIS audit tracking system.
- Incumbent performs research to satisfy information requests from the State Treasurer's office, Parish Government officials, and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials, regarding allocation of state mineral revenue to the parish royalty fund and dedicated Income funds, such as Russell Sage Foundation and Rockefeller Refuge.
- Other duties assigned by Auditor 4, Auditor Supervisor, Audit Manager, Audit Director 3 or Executive Director.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position may be filled as a full-time Classified Probationary appointment or may be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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 vacancy, contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: [email protected]
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:
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:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
01
If you are qualifying for this position under a degree in a specialized field, provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed.
Example: (Bachelor’s in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012)
If you are not qualifying under a degree, enter N/A.
02
Do you have 24 semester hours in any one or combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please indicate the institution, course titles, and semester hours earned. If you answered 'No' to the previous question, please enter N/A.
Ex: LSU - ACCT 1001-3 hours
04
Do you possess any of the following designations/certifications? This information should also be included in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)
- None of the Above
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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