Auditor 1/2/3

LASERS; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audit Services Division of LASERS seeks an internal auditor in the Baton Rouge area. The role may be filled at Auditor 1, 2, or 3 level, based on qualifications. Entry‑level hires receive training; experienced hires will plan and lead engagements.

We seek a motivated, professional, quick learner with strong written and oral communication. The candidate should be detail oriented and pursue relevant professional certifications. LASERS offers excellent benefits and a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in one or more related fields; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in related fields; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields; OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus CISA/CGAP designation; OR
• Advanced degree in related fields; OR
• CPA/CFE/CIA designation.

Responsibilities

• Performing risk assessments.
• Planning, leading, and executing reviews conducted by the LASERS Audit Services Division (which may include IT and Investments).
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Using data analytics tools to test data, find exceptions, and spot trends.
• Preparing work papers to document work performed and support conclusions.
• Preparing reports to communicate results of reviews.
• Managing time and resources to meet deadlines for multiple projects.

Skills

Risk assessments

Data analytics

Internal controls

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 sem hrs in accounting/auditing/finance/management/economics/IT

Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing/finance/business/management/economics/IT/statistics

CISA or CGAP designation

CPA/CFE/CIA designation

Advanced degree in related fields

Experience substitution policy (30 sem hrs per year)

Job description

The Audit Services Division of the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) is currently hiring an internal auditor. This position offers a great opportunity in the Baton Rouge area and may be filled at the Auditor 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on qualifications. Entry-level hires, including recent graduates, will get hands‑on training and support as they build their skills. Experienced hires will plan and lead engagements.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, professional, a quick learner and adaptable. The person in this position interacts with all levels of management and must possess strong communication skills (written and oral). The candidate must be detail oriented, possess the ability to solve problems, and be willing to pursue professional certifications that pertain to the position. The candidate must also be a self‑starter and display critical thinking when conducting reviews.

LASERS offers an excellent benefit package and a competitive starting salary.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Performing risk assessments.
• Planning, leading, and executing reviews conducted by the LASERS Audit Services Division (which may include specialized areas of Information Technology and Investments).
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Using data analytics tools to test data, find exceptions, and spot trends.
• Preparing work papers to document work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
• Preparing reports to effectively communicate the results of reviews.
• Managing time and resources to achieve deadlines for multiple projects and related assignments.

Position‑Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational.

LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty‑four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.

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

Work Schedule: 8 hours Monday – Friday, choosing a schedule with a start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The Auditor 1 position has an entry annual salary of $44,990.40 and maximum of $78,790.00.

The Auditor 2 position has an entry annual salary of $48,131.20 and maximum of $84,302.00.

The Auditor 3 position has an entry annual salary of $55,120.00 and maximum of $96,533.00.