AUDITOR SUPERVISOR (Mineral Income)

State of Louisiana; Central (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental entity seeks an AUDITOR SUPERVISOR for the Office of Mineral Resources in Central Louisiana. The role entails supervising audits related to mineral revenue, ensuring compliance with state contracts, and working with various stakeholders on complex issues. This position requires significant experience in auditing, effective leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid parental leave

Generous holiday and leave policies

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Certifications like CPA, CFE, or CIA are preferred.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the work of subordinate Mineral Income auditors.
• Performs independent audits of royalty payments.
• Confers with geologists and attorneys to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or related field

CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or CGAP certification

Advanced degree in Accounting or Auditing

Job description

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About This Job

Office of Mineral Resources – Mineral Income Division

The Mineral Income Division works closely with the State Mineral and Energy Board's (Board) audit section. This Division performs collection and accounting of revenue due the State from mineral leasing activity and production on State-owned lands and water bottoms on behalf of the Board.

About This Job

Office of Mineral Resources – Mineral Income Division

The Mineral Income Division works closely with the State Mineral and Energy Board's (Board) audit section. This Division performs collection and accounting of revenue due the State from mineral leasing activity and production on State-owned lands and water bottoms on behalf of the Board.

The Division also generates and processes Payor Registers which are mailed to the various payors for verification of State Decimals. Mineral Income performs audits of payor companies, including audits of major companies every three years, with auditors based in Houston and Dallas, Texas, as well as Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire

Minimum Qualifications

Six 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 plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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 plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus one year of experience in accounting or auditing.

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

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

Job Duties And Other Information

LOCATION & POSITION INFORMATION:

This Auditor Supervisor Position Is Located In The Mineral Income Division Within The Office Of Mineral Resources (OMR) In Baton Rouge, LA.The Incumbent In This Position Performs Responsible Revenue And Compliance Auditing Work Of a Highly Technical And Specialized Nature Involving The Verification Of Mineral Revenue Payments To Ensure The State Is Paid Correctly On Mineral Leases Of State Lands And Water Bottoms And In Accordance With The Contractual Terms Of Its Mineral Lease Agreements. Work Is Performed Independently, With General Supervision Received From The Audit Director Who Reviews Work For Thoroughness, Accuracy And Appropriateness. Additional Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Supervises and directs the work of subordinate Mineral Income auditors
• Performs independent audits of royalty payments records contained within the property, lease ownership, lease sale and tract history, and lease data files necessary to ensure that royalty payments are allocated to the proper state lease and parish.
• Confers with the staff geologists, petroleum engineers, and attorneys regarding complex problems with contract terms and provisions, operating and unit agreements, and title settlements.
• Contacts oil company personnel to resolve lease, property, reporting problems, requests documentation and/or supporting working papers, explains audit findings, and facilitates collection of all monies.
• Assists the Audit Director in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of the Louisiana field auditor program and the compliance audit program.
• Attends meetings with industry representatives and Miners Resources’ legal staff to resolve complex audit issues.
• Assists mineral income division field auditors during field audits by providing necessary payor, and property, information.
• Provides pertinent information to resolve discrepancies between company and state records.
• Prepares performance planning and review forms for direct subordinates and reviews performance planning and review forms for indirect subordinates.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
  
  

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and will be filled by way of an internal promotion with a current Office of Mineral Resources employee. Applicants outside of the Office of Mineral Resources are not eligible for consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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 applications 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.

A copy of your college transcript to verify the specialized degree requirement MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail. Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.

Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: [phone]. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
  
  

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: [e-mail]

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

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
  
  

01

Are you a current permanent DENR-Office of Mineral Resources employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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 course titles, semester hours earned, and the institution. If you answered "no" to the last question, please enter N/A. (Ex. ACCT 2001 – Introductory Financial Accounting – 3 hrs - LSU)

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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