Auditor - Information Systems 1-3

Revenue-Office of Revenue; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Revenue seeks an Auditor - Information Systems to join the Internal Audit Division. You will work on risk assessment, audit plans, and IT-focused audits, providing support and training on audit software within the department.

The role offers progression through multiple AS-615/AS-617/AS-619 levels with SER-based compensation and full-time appointments. A criminal history check and tax compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in specified fields plus one year in auditing/IT; OR
• Bachelor's degree with 24 sem hours in specified fields plus one year in auditing/IT; OR
• Bachelor's degree in specified fields plus one year in auditing/IT; OR
• Bachelor's degree plus MCSE; OR
• Advanced degree in specified fields; OR
• CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP designation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan, acting as subject matter expert in information systems areas.
• Recommend updates to the audit manual, as needed.
• Provide audit software support as needed to other auditors within the department. May train other audit personnel in the use of information retrieval systems.
• Prepares audit plans for assigned audits.
• Complete auditing procedures such as testing, examining, or obtaining audit evidence to discover positive and negative findings/observations and write a report detailing procedures completed and issues noted.

Skills

Auditing

Information systems

Risk assessment

Audit planning

Audit software support

Training others

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 sem hours in accounting/auditing/business/IT

Bachelor's degree with MCSE

Advanced degree in accounting/finance/IT/business

CPA / CIA / CISA / CISSP designation

Job description

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

We’re looking for an Auditor - Information Systems to join our Internal AuditDivision!

• Four years of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in any combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, computer science, economics, finance, information technology, information systems decision science, management, or quantitative methods plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in any combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, computer science, economics, finance, information technology, information systems decision science, management, or quantitative methods plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or an information systems field plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or an information systems field; OR
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 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:

In this role, you will:

• Assist in annual risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan, acting as subject matter expert in information systems areas.
• Recommend updates to the audit manual, as needed.
• Provide audit software support as needed to other auditors within the department. May train other audit personnel in the use of information retrieval systems.
• Prepares audit plans for assigned audits.
• Complete auditing procedures such as testing, examining, or obtaining audit evidence to discover positive and negative findings/observations and write a report detailing procedures completed and issues noted.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE

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

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

The Auditor - Information Systems 1 (AS-615) has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of: $23.14/hourly; $1,851.20 biweekly.

The Auditor - Information Systems 2 (AS-617) has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of: $26.50/hourly; $2,120.00 biweekly.

The Auditor - Information Systems 3 (AS-619) has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of: $30.35/hourly; $2,428.00 biweekly.

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.

A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alexis Bowser
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

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