Auditor 1-4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

LASERS Retirement

Job summary

Louisiana Office of State Parks seeks an Auditor 1-4 to support the executive team in internal audit duties at the Baton Rouge headquarters. You will conduct independent reviews of policy, risk management, internal controls, and fiscal operations, coordinating with CRT auditors to build a robust internal audit program.

The role involves planning audits, reporting findings, and developing corrective action plans with auditees.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing/related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, auditing, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, qualitative methods, or statistics.
• Bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP).
• Advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits of the activities of the Office of State Parks.
• Coordinates meetings with management and staff during audits and prepares audit plans and working papers.
• Assists in determining if programs are effective, compliant, and properly controlled; ensures cash management and financial operations are sound.
• Completes special projects requiring in-depth research for state and federal programs.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing/finance/management/economics/quantitative methods/IS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/auditing/finance/business administration/management/economics/IS/quantitative methods/statistics

Bachelor’s degree plus CISA or CGAP designation

Advanced degree in accounting/auditing/finance/business administration/management/economics/IS/quantitative methods/statistics

CPA / CFE / CIA designation

Job description

About This Job

The Louisiana Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing, and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance, and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The preferred domicile for the position is the OSP headquarters in Baton Rouge, but alternate statewide domicile locations will be considered. The Office of State Parks is looking for an Auditor 1-4 to support the executive team in an internal audit capacity. The incumbent will serve as the independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for conducting independent, objective reviews of policy, procedure, risk management, internal controls, compliance activities, and fiscal operations. The position works closely with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT) auditor to develop and administer an OSP internal audit program that supports OSP goals of strong internal controls, personal accountability, improved efficiency, and proper stewardship of resources.

Questions about the duties and expectations of the position should be directed to: Michael Proctor, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of State Parks, 225.342.8191, [e-mail].

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 Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits of the activities of the Office of State Parks. Assists in the conduct of independent and objective appraisals of activities to determine efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures, and good management practices in accordance with established audit standards.
• Coordinates meetings with management and staff as necessary throughout audits, maintains files of all working papers, prepares audit plans and audit programs, and maintains all documentation necessary to support audit findings. Communicates problem areas to management and staff and works with auditee to develop a corrective action plan.
• Assists in determining if program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved; policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations; resources fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed and used in an economical and efficient manner; cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted; and appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented.
• Completes special projects as assigned, usually requiring in-depth research regarding complex issues unique to State and Federal Programs.

Applicants who possess a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification are encouraged to apply.

Position-Specific Details

Location

State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The preferred domicile for the position is the OSP headquarters in Baton Rouge, but alternate statewide domicile locations will be considered.

Appointment Type

Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.

Career Progression

This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Work Schedule

The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday; typical office hours are 8 am-4:30 pm. This position will work full-time hours, a 40-hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.

Travel

Position requires approximately 50% travel to state & local parks, recreation areas, historic sites, etc., statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.

Contact Information

Melissa Thibodaux, HR Specialist
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

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

• 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.
• 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

• 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

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.