Auditor - Information Systems 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 66,305,000 - 86,965,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and Leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is seeking an Auditor - Information Systems to support annual risk assessments and audit planning, with a focus on information systems. You will develop audit plans, assist other auditors with software tools, and prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings.

Qualified candidates will have appropriate education and experience in auditing and information systems, along with the potential for career progression within the department’s divisions.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in specified fields plus one year in auditing/IT.
• A bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours plus one year in auditing/IT.
• A bachelor's degree in specified fields plus one year in auditing/IT.
• MCSE certification or equivalent is acceptable.
• Advanced degree in relevant fields is favorable.
• CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP designations are recognized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan, acting as SME in information systems areas.
• Recommend updates to the audit manual as needed.
• Provide audit software support to other auditors; may train others on information retrieval systems.
• Prepares audit plans for assigned audits.
• Complete auditing procedures and write reports detailing procedures and issues.

Skills

Auditing

Information systems

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, auditing, business, computer science, economics, finance, information technology, information systems decision science, management, or quantitative methods

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or information systems

Professional certifications (MCSE, CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP)

Job description

About This Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Four years of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. A bachelor's degree plus a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification;
6. An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or an information systems field;
7. 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.

Job Specification

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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

[e-mail]

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

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 – 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.
• 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 – 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